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July 5 , 1995 To : Mounds View City Council Subject : Highway 10 Pedestrian Bridge I am writing this is regards to the issue surfaced at the June Parkand Rec Commission regarding the proposed Pedestrian Bridge over Highway 10 . I understand that the City Council is seriously considering nt using the $480, 000 grant the city has received because they do not feel they should contribute the $120, 00 whichwould be the cities portion. I feel that this would be a serious mistake and misuse of a well deserved grant which would benefit many citizen ' s , which of course many of them are too young to vote . A safe crossing over Highway 10 would help connect our community and enable not only youth, but citizens of all ages the safety to enjoy all parts of the City on either bike or foot . I understand that the Cities portion of $120, 000 would come from the TIF money which the city currently has several hundred thousand in reserve for just such an opportunity . I see no reason that this should not be used for this purpose and the idea of turning down $480,000 in grant monies shows to me that some members of the City Council do not understand the true idea of getting a good return on an investment . To get a $600, 000 bridge for $120, 000 is better than any interest rate anybody will ever see . I also understand that the council was quoted on maintenance of $30, 000 per year per my conver- sation with Gary Quick. I have tacked to Mary Saarion and she has done some research and found this to certainly be drastically overstated . I hope you will use your best judgement and decide to accept the grant monies and build this bridge for the future of Moundsview. Sincerely, TOTAA-- S:tCX)V \s:)701 21H., 6[Aki Pam and Bryan Starr 7778 Woodlawn Drive Mounds View 780-2409