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Pages 24 February , APPROVED 1997 411 Mounds View City Council MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Koopmeiners to Approve Resolution No.5090,Resolution Approving a Conditional Use Permit for Linder's Greenhouse to Operate an Outdoor Flower Mart at Mounds View Square Shopping Center,2535-2585 Highway 10,AS AMENDED TO INCLUDE CONDITIONS REQUIRING A BACK FLOW CHECK VALVE AND A HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried Public Hearing of Old Highway 8 Reconstruction Project Mayor McCarty opened the Public Hearing at 7:51 p.m. Mike Ulrich,Director of Public Works,provided the Council and public with a brief background of the Old Highway 8 project. He noted that the total project cost is approximately$1.4 million,with Mounds View's contribution being proposed at approximately$330,000. He provided a diagram showing the new alignment of Old Highway 8. Pam Darsie,2268 Buckingham Lane,asked how close the new roadway will be to the park office. She stated her concern about traffic and their children's safety when the office is being used as a recreational center for them. Mr.Ulrich indicated on the diagram the location of the new roadway. It was estimated that it will be moved 35 feet to the west,but will be within the curb right-of-way. • Mr.Larry(inaudible)of the Ramsey County Public Works Department was present and noted that stakes could be erected or the area painted to indicate the new alignment for residents to assess the impact it could have. He stated he would see that this is completed within the next week. John Holmes,5012 Londonary Avenue,stated his home will runs adjacent to the property where the roadway will be and wondered if any type of sound barrier will be constructed Mr.Ulrich stated that no sound barrier has been proposed for this project at this time. Mayor McCarty asked that Mr.Ulrich schedule a time when he could get together with some of the residents of Townedge Terrace to answer in more detail questions that they may have in regard to the proposed project. If anything is left unresolved,time will be set aside at the next Council work session to discuss this matter. Henry Ruggles,2629 Lake Court Drive,stated he feels it is very difficult for cars and trucks to navigate onto Highway 10. He wondered how and what traffic controls will be used at the new intersection to help improve the problem. Mr.Ulrich noted that the county will be putting a right-hand turn lane in on Old Highway 8 to access Highway 10. Mayor McCarty closed the Public Hearing at 8:05 p.m. Mayor McCarty asked if adoption of Resolution No.5091 will in any way change or hinder resident's opportunity for input and impact on this project. Mr.Ulrich noted that it would not,and that residents would still have an opportunity,per the charter,to petition the improvements. The bid award is expected to come before the City Council for approval at the April 28th meeting. Mayor McCarty noted a minor change to Resolution No.5091. The tenth paragraph should be changed to read,".. . specifications HAS BEEN advertised for the project.