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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 12 Mayor Coughlin advised the item would require official Council action at the regular Council Meeting, which would be held on April 12. He inquired if this would allow sufficient time for this work to commence, without causing any harm. Mr. Hammerschmidt stated it would. He explained that one of the reasons he did not proceed with this matter on December 30, prior to the Council Members taking office, was because he was aware the Council held golf course sessions, and the Council Members desired input into these matters. Mayor Coughlin stated he would agree to the postponement, in light of the fact that it was acceptable to Mr. Hammerschmidt. Ayes – 4 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Mayor Coughlin requested, in consideration of the citizens present for the Public Hearings, the Council consider Unfinished Business after Council Business. 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Long Distance Phone Bills This item was considered following Council Business. 8. RESIDENTS REQUESTS AND COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR Tony Zuk, 5671 Quincy Street, stated he would like to personally thank the Council for the repairs that were made to Quincy Street. He indicated it had been approximately five years since that street was repaired, and he had called City Hall on Monday in this regard. He stated the children like to play in the snowbanks in this area, and vehicles drive by at 50 miles per hour, and splash the children. He stated he did not appreciate having to deal with the muddy clothing, in addition to his son’s cold, which this did not make any better. He extended his appreciation to Mayor Coughlin for having the Public Works Department perform this repair. Mayor Coughlin interjected that the credit should go to Mike Ulrich, the Director of the Public Works Department, and he had simply forwarded Mr. Zuk’s comment on to him. He advised that Director of Public Works Ulrich had dealt with this matter, and therefore, should receive the accolades. Mr. Zuk extended his appreciation to Director of Public Works Ulrich. Mr. Zuk indicated he has been finding empty beer cans and liquor bottles in the area surrounding the trails behind Oakwood Park, and was aware that alcohol was not permitted in City parks. He noted there were also matches and cigarette packages in the area. He stated his son was six years old, and he was afraid to allow him go back into this area without supervision. He indicated there was objectionable graffiti on the playgrounds, and the spray painting was out of control. He suggested the Police Department perform a walking beat in this area. Mayor Coughlin stated he would forward this information to the Chief of Police.