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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 10 many of the property owners have more room than he does for snow removal. 1 2 Mike Gross, who manages the Kraus Anderson properties, stated that he likes the plan and has a 3 few small concerns. He stated one is the landscaping and they are worried about how planting 4 will visually affect the building. He noted his concern about the alternate crossings that might 5 encroach on his parking. He asked whose responsibility it will be to maintain the connections. 6 7 Mr. Winiecki also brought up concerns about maintenance of the trailway. He asked if the City 8 will be responsible, and Mayor Marty replied it would in fact be the City’s responsibility. Mr. 9 Weinke also asked about where the trail will be located. Councilmember Thomas explained that 10 there are alternatives being discussed. 11 12 Hearing no further comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. 13 14 Councilmember Flaherty stated that the trailway and redevelopment of the corridor has been 15 identified by both the Council and residents through surveys as a major priority. He stated that 16 he has seen residents walking along County Road 10 and he is concerned about safety. He noted 17 his favor for approving the project. 18 19 Councilmember Stigney stated that he believes financing should be from TIF and connection 20 alternatives should be postponed. He stated his concern with the boardwalk, and asked about 21 bridge sections from the golf course. Director Lee stated Staff is looking into the possibility of 22 using the bridge sections. 23 24 Councilmember Stingy noted his concerns about the lighting scheme lights that were put in 25 outside the City Hall did not put out enough light and he would like lighting that puts out more 26 light. Director Lee replied that the medallions from the City Hall lights outside were included 27 but the actual lights on the trailway will be different. He stated better lights will be considered. 28 29 Mayor Marty stated he would like the trailway on all of County Road 10 before connections are 30 considered. He noted the significant cost of the connections. He stated if connections are put in, 31 trailways elsewhere might not get built. He said if property owners want connections and will 32 buy-in to the connections and pay for them, then the City should consider working with the 33 property owners. 34 35 Mayor Marty asked if there will be problems with the boardwalk being built on frozen ground in 36 January. Director Lee stated there would be pylons ensuring it would stay in place. Mayor 37 Marty noted his approval of the project. 38 39 Councilmember Thomas stated she agrees with Councilmember Stigney that whatever portion of 40 the project the City cannot fund through grants should be paid for by TIF. Finance Director Beer 41 stated that in the five-year plan, TIF was proposed to pay for such items 42 43 Mayor Marty stated that the City decided to go with BRAA a number of years ago because of 44 their scope and ability to seek out alternate funding such as grants. He stated that other than the 45