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Mounds View City Council March 22, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 16 Jerry Blansky, 2933 Woodale Drive, stated he was before the Council for two reasons. He indicated that he had come to observe the new Council for the first time, and also to formally thank the Council, the previous Council, and City staff. He indicated he would be leaving the meeting with a good impression of the new Council. Mr. Blansky stated he was before the Council on December 28, regarding his frustration over the cigarette machine at the Mermaid. He stated in one night alone, he and his wife had observed two groups of teenagers purchasing cigarettes at this location. He advised that if this was occurring this frequently in one night, it was likely occurring at different times as well. Mr. Blansky indicated Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt had called him, and told him a switch had been installed on the cigarette machine. He stated he decided to test the switch, and put his money in the cigarette machine, pulled the lever, and was not able to get any cigarettes. He explained that he went to the bartender who pulled a switch, and the cigarettes came out of the machine. He noted he had decided to test this further, to determine if the switch had been left on, however, once again, he could not get cigarettes from the machine, and determined that this system was working. He expressed his appreciation to the Council, and particularly to Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt, for sending the letter to the Mermaid regarding their cigarette license. Mr. Blansky noted a flyer at the Community Center, which indicates “Let’s make smoking extinct.” He stated the City was distributing these flyers throughout the community, and by this action at the Mermaid, was doing their part to curtail these problems. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Assistant to the City Administrator Schmidt for her assistance in this regard. There were no further requests or comments from the floor. 9. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Woodcrest Park Wetland Mitigation Public Hearing Mayor Coughlin opened the Public Hearing at 8:00 p.m. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated this mitigation project commenced on behalf of the wetland at the Community Center. He indicated staff and the consulting engineers surveyed numerous sites through town to attempt find a suitable site for the mitigation of this wetland. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated approximately .48 acres was required to mitigate the Community Center. He indicated out of all of this sites surveyed in the community, Woodcrest Park was determined to be the best, in terms of its compatibility to the mitigation, and its surroundings, and part of this was due to the original makeup of the area. He explained that 20 to 25 years ago, this area was very wet, and not much was done with it. Consequently street sweepings and dumpings were put into the site, and eventually it became high enough, and in some years, dry enough, to become a park. He stated park amenities were installed, including a hockey rink, a park shelter, and playground equipment.