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January 24, 1977 Page 13 <br />ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT Engineer Hubbard stated that it would <br />cost $650 to change the colors on the community sign. <br />COUNCILMEMBER ZIEBARTH'S REPORT Councilmember Ziebarth stated that <br />the Bicentennial Commission had decided to continue under a new name. <br />They will be meeting on February 2 at 7:30 to discuss this. They <br />have also decided to have a festival on the third Sunday in July. <br />COUNCILMEMBER HODGES had no report. <br />COUNCILMEIBER BAUMGARTNER'S REPORT Councilmember Baumgartner stated <br />that the Planning Commission had a lot of discussion on the upgrading <br />of Red Oak Drive. They passed a motion to reaffirm their position <br />against its upgrading. Councilmember Baumgartner reviewed this <br />motion. <br />Administrator Achen stated that he was drafting a letter to the <br />District Engineer on this to find out what the formal adoption pro- <br />cess is and possible traffic projections for Red Oak Drive. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner stated that he would also like to know what <br />plans Blaine has. Discussion of having Mounds View take over the road. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner stated that everyone would be happy if the <br />County upgraded Red Oak Drive without hooking it up to the interchange. <br />The upgrading could include shoulders, curb and gutters and sidewalks. <br />Attorney Meyers stated that theCity may not be able to stop the <br />interchange. <br />Councilmember Baumgartner stated that the Planning Commission wants <br />to relay their concern of the Red Oak Drive proposed interchange and <br />want some other highway design incorporated so that traffic from <br />Highway 10 doesn't go onto Red Oak Drive. <br />COUNCILMEMBER ROWLEY'S REPORT CouncilmemberRowley stated that the <br />Silver Skate Race'was cancelled again because of the weather. It <br />probably will not be held this year. <br />MAYOR PICKAR'S REPORT Mayor Pickar stated that the City Appreciation <br />Dinner will be held on March 5 at the Bel Rae Ballroom. <br />MSP (Baumgartner- Ziebarth), to adjourn the meeting at 12:00 midnight. 5 ayes <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Mark Achen <br />Clerk- Administrator <br />