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Page 4 November 13, 1995 Mounds View City Council Mayor Linke explained that this portion of the meeting was designated for anyone who wished to speak to the Council on items that were not on the Agenda. Duane McCarty, 8060 Long Lake Road, stated he wanted to bring something to the council and resident's attention that he noticed in the Star Tribune on November 2, 1995. This article was in regard to airport noise around the main airport and the substantial amount of complaints issued in regard to such noise. He stated the large number of complaints undoubtedly has an impact on the Metro Airport Commission. He stated he is aware that the noise has increased around the Anoka County Airport with the increase in construction and the use of the airport by higher than Class D & E aircraft. He asked that residents who are bothered by aircraft noise call #726-9411. He would like the City council to raise the issue one more time with residents of Mounds View and get an update on the airport and the construction phases. Ms. Orduno explained that Sue Webber who sits on the Airport Task Force came in and asked that a meeting be called of the Airport Task Force and she would like as many people at that meeting as possible. As soon as a date is set, the notice will be posted and Mr. McCarty will be contacted. Ms. Webber was present and stated she had tried contacting all of the members of the Airport Task Force and is waiting for a response. She anticipates that the meeting will be held late in the week of November 20th or early the following week. She will notify Ms. Orduno of the meeting date. PUBLIC HEARINGS: There were no Public Hearings scheduled for this meeting. COUNCIL BUSINESS: A. Consideration of the Construction of a Pedestrian Bridge Over Highway 10 in a Joint City/U.S. Department of Transportation Project. 3. Consideration of Resolution 4843, Amending the 1995 General Fund Budget to Pay for the City's Portion of the Construction of the Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 10. Mayor Linke explained that he had requested that this item be placed on the Agenda. The problems with the bridge have basically been in the area of financing of the bridge. The Council has looked at various financing options and until recently felt it may be necessary to look at a new tax levy to cover the cost. He explained that after hearing concerns expressed by residents, he went back and spoke with staff in the finance department. After reviewing all the information, he was able to come up with a list of potential finance sources that he is comfortable with. It has been his opinion that money for the bridge should be money that the city has now, not something from future funds. He just recently found out that between 1994 and 1995 the city did not use all of the interest from the Special Projects Fund and this amount could make up the difference that was needed instead of increasing taxes. He