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u p RovED Page 12 October 23, 1995 Mounds View City Council 1 and cross with the light. With the many requirements for wheelchair accessibility,it even becomes a greater 2 eyesore. 3 4 Mayor Linke stated according to his calculations,for every foot in height,the ramp must go out twelve feet for 5 wheelchair accessibility. 6 7 Mr.Wahlberg stated this would involve a tremendous distance and he cannot see that wheelchair bound 8 residents will even use it. It will attract nuisance,with graffiti,etc. He feels the proposal should be 'ut on a 9 vote for residents showing what it will cost them in taxes. 10 11 Ms. Trude explained that kids who use the bus service often are involved in other school activities before and 12 after school hours. Also there are kids involved in summer swimming that need to cross the highway during 13 the summer months. She talked with members of the PTA who stated they would tell their kids that it is the 14 only way they will be allowed to cross the roadway. As far a designing the structure,there should be 15 sufficient funds available to do something that would be appealing. A public committee of residents could be 16 arranged to come up with suggestions to the engineer. 17 18 Ms.Hankner reminded residents that on November 29, 1995 there will be a Public Hearing on the budget. 19 On December 6, 1995,the council will actually vote on the budget. 20 21 Ms.Blanchard stated she has been asked how the pedestrian bridge can be stopped or promoted. Regardless 22 of whether a resident is in favor or in opposition to the bridge,they must discuss the issue with neighbors, 23 write letters to the editor,and attend the public hearings. She stated she personally does not feel that Mounds 24 View can afford the bridge but if the majority of the people want it to be put on their taxes,they must let the 25 council know. 26 27 Carol Golden,2749 Lakepoint Drive,stated she understands that this has become a safety issue. However,25 28 years ago Highway 10 did not even have traffic signals. The traffic lights were put in for safety. 29 30 Mr.Brager noted that in mid-November a Truth in Taxation will be mailed out to the residents: 31 32 33 C. Consideration of Resolution No.4830,Approving the Affirmative Action Plan. 34 35 Ms. Orduno stated that the Affirmative Action Plan has been updated,and upon approval will be submitted to 36 the Department of Human Rights for recertification. 37 38 MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Blanchard to approve Resolution No.4830,Approving the 39 Affirmative Action Plan. 40 41 VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried 42 43 44 D. Consideration of Request for Amendment to Drainage Plan,Midwest I.V. 45 46 Mr.Paul Harrington,Community Development Coordinator,explained that the original drainage plan for the 47 proposal was approved and accepted on August 28, 1995. Since that time,an amendment has been submitted 48 which would allow a change in their drainage patterns on their property. Mr.Harrington stated he sent the 49 request to the city engineer for his review and he has found the plan acceptable and that the run off