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Mounds View Planning Commission July 19, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 16 Road H is a County State Aid road so trucks could not be prohibited but the County said the City could put hours of day limits on the truck traffic. However, Ms. Adair also sent letters to Murphy Warehouse. They have been working to reduce the level of truck traffic on County Road H. Currently, Ms. Adair is happy with the results. The Council discussed this and truck traffic on County Road H2, and directed staff to look into the matter further with the potential to establish hourly restrictions in cooperation with the City of Fridley on County Road H. Community Development Director Jopke stated the Council received an update on Local Surface Water Management Plan by the City Engineer. Also, discussion was held on public notice requirements and issues relating to notification of apartments and other properties where the owner is noticed. The Council was asked to establish a policy for future notification and they directed staff to conduct further research on the procedure and costs to expand notification. Community Development Director Jopke stated the Walgreen proposal was presented as well as proposed lighting on Edgewood Road. B. Highway 10 Steering Committee Update Community Development Director Jopke provided an update on the community meeting which was held on July 11 and attended by about 20 people to discuss issues and priorities related to Highway 10. He advised it was clear that safety was the number one priority so the Steering Committee, staff, and the consultant will meet again next week to look at those priorities and how they are presented to assure that safety is a top priority. Community Development Director Jopke advised that a report will be presented to the Council in August and authorization requested to draft detailed action and financing plans. Chairperson Peterson stated he felt a lot of good information was presented at the community meeting but, perhaps, a better explanation should have been given to explain why some of the items were included on the priority list for Highway 10. Commissioner Miller stated there are certain things you cannot do anything about, such as bicyclers coming from Perkins and crossing Highway 10 traffic lanes. Community Development Director Jopke explained how walls and berms can be used to create more separation. Commissioner Thomas stated residents were concerned about the placement of trails along the highway since it allows trail users to leave the trail area to cross the highway. Commissioner Johnson agreed there was a misconception with residents who had the impression that curbs and landscaping would immediately be installed along the trail. Chairperson Peterson reported on a recent near-accident by Taco Bell when a group of pedestrians were attempting to cross Highway 10 after the signal light had turned green. Commissioner Kaden commented on a location along University Avenue that has a fenced area to prevent pedestrian crossing activity which he believed did not look very good.