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Mounds View City Council November 24, 2014 <br />Regular Meeting Page 4 <br /> <br />Improvement Program. He reported that any street outside the standard street design required <br />special Council approval. He indicated staff was requesting non-standard street design and <br />parking restrictions for Groveland Road between County Road 10 and County Road J. It was <br />noted Groveland Road was an MSA roadway. He explained that this had been discussed at a <br />neighborhood meeting with the Streets Committee and surrounding property owners. He then <br />reviewed options for the roadway design for Groveland Road. He provided comment on the <br />feedback received from the public. Staff indicated the Streets Committee (4-1) recommends the <br />Council approve Option C with nine-foot shoulders for Groveland Road, while the Park <br />Commission recommends the Council approve Option A. <br /> <br />Mayor Flaherty understood that speed was a concern on Groveland Road. He then opened the <br />floor to comments from the public. <br /> <br />Antoinette Strong, 8465 Groveland Road, expressed concern with the group home across from <br />her home. She indicated there was a great deal of speeding along Groveland Road. She <br />recommended the City proceed with Option C. <br /> <br />Tony Hoffman, 8415 Groveland Road, noted he served on the Streets Committee. He indicated <br />Option A and Option C were the same width. He recommended that Option C be pursued as it <br />would allow for parking on both sides of the street while also reducing the speed of passing <br />traffic. <br /> <br />Dave Auge, 8401 Groveland Road, reported he was disabled and enjoyed speaking with his <br />neighbors. He noted he spoke with more than 40% of his neighbors and not one of them <br />supported narrowing the roadway. He did not believe that the sidewalks or bike lane would <br />improve safety. He wanted to see a decent and safe roadway outside his home to keep him from <br />further injury. He supported Option C. <br /> <br />Dan Mueller, 8343 Groveland Road, discussed the expense of the proposed roadway and <br />sidewalks. He recommended the Council proceed with Option C with either eight or nine foot <br />parking lanes. <br /> <br />Jonathan Thomas, 8340 Groveland Road, stated he reviewed the plans for Groveland Road and <br />believed it was not possible to calm traffic by narrowing the street. He believed that sidewalks <br />were unsafe and did not work in the winter months. <br /> <br />Paul Schiltgen, 7807 Bona Road, reported he served on the Streets Committee and wanted to see <br />consistency within the roads. He explained he supported Option C. <br /> <br />Mike Downs, 8344 Groveland Road, thanked all the residents present and for their comments. <br />He believed the proposed design for Option C with nine foot parking lanes was the best option. <br /> <br />Gary Rundle, 7445 Spring Lake Road, noted he served on the Park and Rec Commission, along <br />with the Streets Committee and he supported Option A. He recommended the sidewalks <br />proceed.