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Mounds View City Council April 9, 1990 Regular Meeting Page Five Hankner reported she had met with Senator * Mayor Novak and Commissioner Levine last week, to consi- der other alternatives, and they agreed the decision on the airport road can be put off for the time being, with funds set aside. Mayor Hankner extended her thanks to MnDOT and Commissioner Levine for their willingness to work on this. Mr. McCarty gave an overview of actions taken by past Councils, and the history of discussions on this project, and reviewed the activity from 1971 on. He stated the Council should consider that the ball has been dropped, but not by predecessors and Councilmember Quick should apologize to those he accused. Mayor Hankner clarified she will not deny anyone the opportunity to speak to the Council . She further explained MnDOT has no record of any formal approval from Mounds View on this project, and the resolutions referred to by Mr. McCarty did not give the specifics as required by MnDOT. She added they are in this situation today because there is no formal document on record, giving formal approval, and this Council will be giving formal approval to the project tonight. Stan Hagen, 8439 Knollwood Drive, stated he was 411present tonight because of alternate 10. He stated the majority of people would like to see alternate 3/6, with safety and convenience important issues. Mr. McCarty stated it was never intended to go beyond corridor selection before 1986, and a signifi- cant element was in 1986 during the design hearings. It was determinied the Council is in agreement wit hthe goals previously set out by the Council and the Citizens Work Group. Motion/Second: Quick/Wuori to approve the goals as layed out by the citizens group with the Council, as guiding goals in the decision making process. 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried It was noted the Health One response group indicates response time is 6-8 minutes, dependent upon the circumstances and location. Mayor Hankner referred to a merry frau Michelle Hren, who, at the Mayor's request had conducted an inquiry with Health One. Mayor Hankner read proposed Resolution No. 3024. Mark Benson, project manager from MnDOT, explained they are asking for approval of the new Highway 10 illproject, specifying layout #13. He stated this does not show access at the airport road or Groveland Road, and they are willing to look at contingencies within the resolution to approve layout #13. He also reviewed potential problems with 3/6 and suggested road alignments.