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APPROVED <br /> Page 5 <br /> February 10, 1997 <br /> • Mounds View City Council <br /> David Jahnke,8428 Eastwood Road,asked if the Federal government would be matching funds for the <br /> additional expenses which have been identified after the grant was approved. Furthermore,did the staff fail, <br /> when projecting the costs,to get accurate figures? <br /> Mayor McCarty explained that the federal government matched on the bridge construction($471,910)and the <br /> local match was$117,977. In addition,there is a bridge design and inspection cost,there are contingency costs <br /> that the city must pay for in addition to the grant agreement <br /> Ms. Sheldon explained that most of the additional costs are due to the change in the design of the ramp which <br /> was done after the grant request was submitted and a citizen committee met with a consultant and staff and <br /> recommended that the ramp be changed from a long,switch back design to a spiral design. <br /> Mayor McCarty explained that the city has experienced a 25%cost estimate overrun thus far. Under the city <br /> charter and special assessment projects,if there is a 10%cost overrun,the project is not done. <br /> A representative of the Ramsey County Library Board stated she is in favor of the Pedestrian Bridge. <br /> They feel it is an intelligent approach to getting people across the road to where public access ought to be <br /> allowed. The Ramsey County Library Board recommended to the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners <br /> that they approve a conveyance of a requested walkway and bridge easement to the City of Mounds View. <br /> They are dismayed to see that the project is being reconsidered at this time. <br /> iBruce Brasaemle,5127 Long Lake Road,stated his concerns center around safety. He is a bicycle rider and <br /> he often sees teens riding across the intersection,going against the red light. The bridge will give them an <br /> opportunity to not have to wait for the light If the city does not go ahead and there is a fatality,what has been <br /> gained? He believes the Council does have the opportunity to reconsider where the matching funds come <br /> from. However,he feels the council should move forward and not interfere with the construction of the bridge <br /> in order to do that <br /> Julie Olson,2663 Lake Court Circle,wondered what things the grant funds could be used for other than the <br /> construction of a pedestrian bridge,and did the council ever review the other options? <br /> Ms. Sheldon noted that the Transportation Act which was passed in 1991 created different pools of funding. <br /> Some went for streets and highways,some for trailways. Mounds View's grant application was submitted <br /> under the Trailway section as it will provide a connection to other parts of the community. <br /> Ms.Trude explained that if the funds are not used by Mounds View,the funds will go into another trailway <br /> project fund to be awarded to another community. <br /> Ms. Olson stated she feels there has not been enough input or direction to the full body of Mounds View in <br /> order to have an opinion on the project She took this opportunity to present a list of names of residents who <br /> are definitely opposed to the project to council and staff and stated she would be getting additional names and <br /> telephone numbers from those unable to attend the public meetings. She wondered why the city is not <br /> sticking to the charter with regard to cost overruns. <br /> Russell Nordstrom,2536 W.County Road 112,feels the bridge is just another example of government telling <br /> • parents that it isn't necessary to teach kids common sense. He feels there are plenty of stop lights. There will <br /> be no laws forcing kids to use the bridge. He feels Mounds View Square is going to benefit the most from the <br /> project,not the city. He is not in favor of the project <br />