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Fernelius replied that the site plan that was provided does not alter the screening on the site; <br /> there is currently a berm that helps screen the location. <br /> Delaune suggested that the entire process of rezoning will address all of these issues and will <br /> look at the future uses of the site. Fernelius replied that the future use of the site will not be <br /> addressed; the City will only know the type of business that is proposed to be run on the site. <br /> The Council can limit some aspects such as the height of the piles and hours of operation, and <br /> review and regulate any future uses. Delaune asked whether the company would be required to <br /> obtain another approval. Fernelius replied that any change of use, including intensifying the use <br /> on the site, would mean that they would have to go through the Planning Commission and then <br /> the Council. <br /> Benke asked if there were any consequences of not allowing Midwest Asphalt to move to the <br /> Belair site. Fernelius replied that he does not know of any consequences. Midwest Asphalt <br /> received a settlement for their business and land from the City, and the move to the Belair site <br /> was not part of the settlement. Benke inquired if the company will be moving at the end of the <br /> season. Fernelius replied that Midwest Asphalt will move off the site at the end of December, <br /> but they do have the option of leaving several pieces of their large equipment on the site until <br /> July 2007. Fernelius replied that Belair and Midwest Asphalt used the relocation of Ferrellgas to <br /> help sell the move to the City Council. However, the City has no control over Mounds View's <br /> decision,which may oppose the move and the expansion of the railroad up to the Tyson site. <br /> The City Council has a great deal of discretion to decide if they want this type of use in the City. <br /> Black added that the railroad would probably not expand just for Ferrellgas. Sculthorp inquired <br /> if the current use on the Belair site is in violation of the light industrial zone. Fernelius replied <br /> that they are not in violation; they are operating under a special use permit. He added that staff is <br /> not sure that they could recommend approval of this proposal. <br /> Dump <br /> Black reported that Barr Engineering is working on the dump closure plan. There is some <br /> thought of adjusting the alignment of the street on the western edge of the pond in order to save <br /> money on excavation. Geoff Martin of DSU will be looking at possible changes to the site plan, <br /> but will not be changing it too much. Kaufhold inquired if they can put a holding pond over the <br /> dump material. Black replied that there is a proposed holding pond over the dump that will be <br /> lined to prevent infiltration. Kaufhold stated that he is worried about gases from the dump. <br /> Black replied that there will be a system to address the methane gas and draw it away from the <br /> pond. <br /> Housing <br /> Black reported that the housing site is moving along well. Harmon said that she went to the sales <br /> center and was impressed with the staffing levels and materials. Nelson asked if the sales agents <br /> have the site plan for the entire development. Harmon replied that they have only plans for the <br /> condos. Sculthorp inquired when they will start construction and if they will have to go through <br /> the Planning Commission. Black stated that construction will start when the condos are fifty <br /> percent pre-sold and the developers already received site plan approval. <br /> Page 2 of 5 <br />