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Mounds View City Council August 13, 1990 <br /> Regular Meeting Page Six <br /> Motion/Second : Paone/Wuori to approve the consent 10. <br /> agenda, as Approval of <br /> g presented, and waive the readingof the Consent Agenda <br /> resolutions . <br /> 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br /> Glen Van Wormer, of Short, Elliott, Hendrickson, 11 . Final Presen- <br /> reviewed_ the traffic access study prepared for tation of <br /> the realignment of County Road J. He explained Traffic Study <br /> the draft report had been presented and reviewed for Realignment <br /> with the Council at the last agenda session, and of County Road <br /> three public meetings have been held to date, as <br /> well as an open house which allowed residents' to <br /> meet one on one to have their questions answered. <br /> Julie Trudd,, of Knollwood Drive, questioned if <br /> traffic would increase by the park if Red Oak <br /> Drive is closed off. <br /> Mr. Van Wormer reviewed the traffic statistics and <br /> projections for that area. <br /> Sherry Nelson, 8203 Red Oak Drive questioned if the Aft <br /> upgrade of Long Lake Road was taken into consideration. <br /> Mr. Van Wormer replied it was . <br /> Mr. Minetor reminded the Council that Resolution No. <br /> 3024, which was passed by the Council in April, agreed <br /> to study four options, which was done. Other options <br /> were not looked at. <br /> Mayor Hankner reviewed the goals of the resolution. <br /> • <br /> Mr. Minetor explained Red Oak Drive, which is a two <br /> lane road, could handle the projected volume of traffic_ <br /> The pavement would have to be resurfaced, with funds to <br /> come from MSA. <br /> Ms . Trudd thanked the Council for their efforts to <br /> get information out to the public. <br /> Mayor Hankner stated they need to develop a policy <br /> based on this study to deal with any future traffic. <br /> Councilmember Blanchard noted the City has an <br /> agreement with MnDOT that funds will be available <br /> later if it is determined a road is needed. <br /> Mayor Hankner clarified the City has a letter from <br /> Transportation Commissioner Levine, that money will <br /> be set aside for up to one year. However, the <br /> Legislature could change the appropriations at any <br /> time. <br />