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October 4, 1978
Mr. Norvin Swager
Swager Bros.
5898 Omaha Avenue North
Stillwater, Minnesota 55082
�E: St. Croix Mall PUD - K-Mart (798.02)
Dear Red:
Over the last several days during my vacation to Wyoming, we have been contacted
by the Company of Richard L. Bowen and Associates, the architects for the proposed
K-Mart to be developed in the St. Croix Mall PUD. It is evident from plans submitted
by the architect that there has been little or no coordination between your organization
and the K-Mart architect. In this regard, we question why we are serving as the
coordinating body. It is assumed that as the major developer of the mall, plus the owner
of the property, it is your responsibility and not the City's to organize development
and planning activities. This position anticipates that there may be detailed ordinance
questions, however, most of these are resolved as part of the PUD covenants.
Our other concern is that it is evident that a major project in the St. Croix Mall
PUD is nearing the point of building permit application. While the permit may be
requested, we emphasize that it will not be issued pending completion of items
stipulated in our 11 September 1978 report to the City Council. In this regard, we
feel we have given you every leeway possible and that the burden of work completion
rests with your company. To this end, you will note that a final plat approval is
yet required.
Should you have questions concerning this matter, please contact Mr. Heuer or
our office.
Very truly yours,
MIDWEST PLANNING AND RESEARCH, INC.
David R. Licht, AIP
President
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cc: Oak Park Heights City Council
Ken Heuer
Lyle Eckberg
Otto Bonestroo
Jack Lux Richard L. Bowen &Associates