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County Road 10 Meeting Tuesday, March 15, 2005 6:30 —7:30 pm Spring Lake Park City Hall Attendees: John Olson — Anoka County Curt Larson — City of Blaine Dick Swanson — City of Blaine Jerry Splinter — City of Coon Rapids Jim Ericson — City of Mounds View Kurt Ulrich — City of Mounds View Barb Nelson — City of Spring Lake Park Jean Mason — City of Spring Lake Park It was noted that the Ramsey County Representative could not attend due to surgery and that the two Chambers of Commerce representatives were invited and had expressed an interest in attending. A brief history of the roadway and name was discussed. There was a consensus reached that assigning a name to the roadway would be desirable to eliminate confusion, provide identity and enhance the recognition of the area. It was noted that assigning a name to the roadway would not occur without some expense. Changing the existing roadway signage would cost somewhere in the tens of thousands of dollars (depending on the length of the name selected) when all State, County, and local signs are taken into consideration. It was the consensus of the group to minimize expenses to local businesses and residents for new checks, business cards, stationary, etc. by not changing the underlying numerical designation of the roadway. The County has designated the road as County Road 10 and it will remain County Road 10, regardless of any new name selected. Coon Rapids Boulevard was used as an example, as Anoka County designates that roadway as County Road 1. A lengthy discussion and brainstorm session on possible names for the roadway yielded the following names for additional consideration: Coon Rapids Blvd. — Creates continuity as an extension of the existing Coon Rapids Blvd. May also create confusion because of existing Coon Rapids Blvd. with area not being in Coon Rapids. Northtown Blvd. — Identifies with the Northtown Mall that is already a regional landmark in the area. The name is sufficiently common in our region and would be suitable even if the mall were to change its name or is redeveloped as an altogether different use in the future. The mall managers have indicated in writing that they prefer this name.