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Mounds View City Council March 13, 2000 Regular Meeting Page 10 design” engineers, however, MNDot has not seen the design plans, and must sign off on the project. She indicated Ramsey County has not seen the design, and she has contacted many people who are not aware of how the project is proposed. She advised that a final hearing of the matter has been scheduled in May, and at this point, operating under the assumption that this project will proceed as proposed is a fallacy. Mrs. Oberg stated she was aware that the Council voted as they had because they believed the residents desired the light based upon the results of the survey, however, the survey was somewhat misleading. She explained that for some reason, two opposing responses were not included, one being hers, three individuals indicated they would never have answered yes to the survey, and others responded in favor of the light were shocked at the consequences. She indicated there was some doubt to be cast upon the survey, however, she recognized that the Council had voted based upon what they believed the needs and desires of the neighborhood were. She reiterated that they would simply request the Council consider the alternatives that would benefit the residents of Pleasant View Drive, as well as the business of Spring Lake Park, which are struggling. She stated many people need representation in this matter, and she was very glad the Mounds View City Council Members were their representatives, because she did not feel very welcome in Spring Lake Park. Council Member Marty indicated he had driven along Pleasant View Drive, and could see the issues that have been brought forward. He indicated there were a number of issues due to previous decisions, which have placed Mounds View in a less than favorable light with MNDot. He advised that the less attention they bring to themselves, the farther they will go with MNDot, adding that if they were to bring something forward to MNDot at this time, it would only serve to lessen their credibility. Acting Mayor Stigney stated it was his understanding that the Council gave direction to have Spring Lake Park and Ramsey County look into all the issues that have been raised, and each of those issues will have to be identified and addressed. He explained that this matter is still in process, and hopefully there could be some cooperative effort, and possibly some adjustments in the plan could accommodate the desires of both Spring Lake Park and Mounds View. He inquired if this information would be provided to the Council, and Mrs. Oberg would be notified when it comes forward. City Administrator Whiting stated he assumed it would be. Mallory Crum, 7820 Gloria Circle stated she attended the meeting facilitated by Representative Haake pertaining to safety issues on Highway 10. She requested an update regarding the status of these issues, in terms of the traffic lights, the pedestrian bridge and items of this nature. Acting Mayor Stigney stated at the previous Council Work Session, several issues were identified, and the Police Chief, and staff are working with Ramsey County, attempting to make the lights safer, and improve the access on Highway 10. City Administrator Whiting indicated that at the Work Session, they were informed that the traffic lights provide sufficient time to cross the road. He stated that from staff’s perspective, every department that has any correlation to Highway 10 would approach the issues based upon