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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 petition should mean something. She stated the residents do not want this road. The County should fix the bridge and put in lights. Mr. Dan Lahlum, 6828 Sunrise Drive, came forward and stated the project does not affect him now but it will. He asked if anyone knows how much stretch of the road that Ramsey County has. He stated Ramsey County probably has five (5) times more than Anoka County. Ramsey County should be dealing with this problem before Anoka County. He inquired about the way Ramsey County is avoiding this. He asked how he would cross Lake Drive to Highway 49. He stated this will be a huge problem for snowmobiles. The road will bring in more pollution and noise. He stated he will want to have his house filtered and sound proofed because it will affect him and his family. He stated he already has enough pollution on his property from Lake Drive. He stated he can not afford to move. He stated he does not want the roadway to be a detour to 694. He stated the County Engineer is being very heavy handed by saying the project will be all or nothing. Ms. Madonna Hughes, resident of Lino Lakes, came forward n tated he never would have bought a townhouse in the area if she had known about the roadShe stated the residents voted the Council in because residents believed they ou d be trusted. She stated she can hear the freeway now when her win ows e op She indicated she doesn't understand how the project has gotten this Mr. Jim Anderson, resident of Shoreview, 5 5 Do ; gal Drive, came forward and stated that he sees the Council as being very u ® -rs ; ndin and compassionate. He stated he sees a lot of room for compromise a ong.. s the wo (2) cities can work together with both Counties. He stated emotio .:.; e solution; common sense is. He stated the project calls for about 500 -180 .f t sition between the two (2) cities. This would cause a "dumbbell" affect. everyone involved should get an association together to work on this isAg atnd fi the current proposal. He noted the County wants to go down to 694 wi this pr t. Mayor Bergeson thank= all residents for attending the meeting and making comments. He noted there will be se `g tral more meetings. Mr. Robert Bening, 6788 Shadow Lake Drive, came forward and stated he moved into a residential area of the City. He stated he know Hodgson was a highway and he is in support of the project. He advised that all neighbors should be considered. Council Member Carlson stated she is concerned about her neighbors. She stated she has been to a lot of meetings and has heard a lot of talk relating to this project. She stated the City needs to give the County a strong direction. She stated she would like to keep the options open to work together. She stated action needs to be taken on the current proposal from the County. She indicated she would like to poll the Council Members regarding a vote on the options. She stated residents need to have a decision made. 12