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Mounds View City Council June 12. 1989 ' Regular Meeting Page Eight -------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Tim White, 5249 Greenfield, stated he felt the road would have truck traffic. Mayor Hankner explained the City is required to designate streets for State aid, and City Staff goes out and assesses the need for repair of roads in the City, and then designate those most in need of repair or construction. Mr. Minetor explained the. State requires compliance with the State Aid system,-and he reviewed that process. The City designated Woodale as a State Aid street to allow for better access for the residents. Mayor Hankner also pointed out the property was zoned as a result of the Comp Plan. Mr. White stated h.e is pleased with. the effort th,e City and Council is making to attract good businesses but he is still very concerned about the extension of the road, and questioned why they couldn`t use the Perkins exit. Mr. Nelson explained there is a 4' difference ,n . elevation, as well as a one-way traffic flow for the. north side of the project. Upon questioning, Mr. Nelson stated they would agree to stopping Woodale at the western edge. of their property, but they must follow the direction of the City. Mayor Hankner stated the Comp Plan was formally adopted and the Council has to address the issue. They are in the process of updating the Comp Plan with the Planning Commission and will be holding public hearings in the near future. Ed Donatelle, 5269 Jeffrey Drive, asked if Woodale. would be widened at th.e School District property, pointing out it is already narrower than most roads in the City. Mr. Minetor stated the School District is willing to give up the necessary area. The widening of the road will not affect the ball fields or tennis courts. John Ostlund, representing Independent School Di,stx.ict #621, explained they have met with the developer and reviewed the plan and they are. willing to give up the easement access: to have a safety fence and a natural berm, and .they axe willing to give up the, property on the School Diatri:.ct side. He pointed out that add- tional xoads axound the school, especially out to Highway 10, w.,ll greatly enhance the transportation flow... to .and ~ro~n the scli.ool . A recommendation will be going to the School Board oii June 26.