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Mounds View City Council July 8, 1991 <br /> Regular Meeting Page Three <br /> 101 Frits brought up another issue concerningthe <br /> widening of Long Lake <br /> Road. Mr. Frits stated that he had talked with another party and he <br /> understood that there was to be a hearing concerning this issue. He <br /> further stated that he had a report that explained what was going to be <br /> done with Long Lake Road. He asked if the citizens have input and who was <br /> authorized to talk to Ramsey County as to what the citizens want done with <br /> this road? <br /> Mayor Linke stated that the City has no jurisdiction asto what is done <br /> with Long Lake Road because it is a county road. <br /> Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City- Engii eer, at-cd that the <br /> widening of Long Lake Road had been discussed previously before the <br /> Council. <br /> Bill Frits again asked who had authorization to say what the citizens of <br /> Mounds View wanted, with no hearing. Mr. Frits strongly opposes the 7 foot <br /> wide sidewalks proposed for this project. He asked who will pay for this <br /> improvement? <br /> Mayor Linke stated that the project cost is not assessed to the residents, <br /> but is paid for by MSA monies . These are the taxes which are collected <br /> from statewide gasoline purchases . <br /> AkFrits stated his opposition to these sidewalks and stated he will <br /> in petitions if necessary. <br /> Ric Minetor, Director of Public Works/City Engineer, stated that public <br /> hearings only have to be held if there are assessments being made to the <br /> residents . There was a public meeting held on this issue. <br /> Councilmember Wuori questioned Mr. Frits as to why he was so opposed to <br /> these sidewalks if there were no costs involved. <br /> Mr. Frits ' reply was that the money could be used for something else like <br /> the many roads that need repair in the City. <br /> Councilmember Wuori stated that_these funds could-only be used on MSA roads <br /> and the Long Lake Road project was budgeted for this year. <br /> PUBLIC HEARINGS: <br /> Mayor Linke opened the public hearing for D and R Liquor at <br /> 7:28 p.m. Hearing no comments, Mayor Linke closed the public <br /> hearing at 7 :28 p.m. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Blanchard/Quick to approve the off-sale intoxicating <br /> liquor license for D and R Liquor, 2345 County Road H2 <br /> 1115 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br />