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Page 8 • January 22, 1996 Mounds View City Council Mr. Zauner stated the federal money incorporated into the project merely reduces the cost of the fmancing and also the cost of the toll. As far as the trucker's license plates, the front of the vehicle will also be scanned. The amount charged would commensurate with the use and damage impacted on the roads by trucks in relation to automobiles. Generally the rate for trucks is 3-4 times what the cost of a car is. Dave Wagner, 3252 Mississippi Street, New Brighton, stated he understood from a recent radio talk show that there is some concern as to whether or not MNDOT is managing its funds appropriately or whether there are other things we should be looking at in terms of transportation funding. He feels we should separate the issues of toll roads from the issue of private financing. Kevin McCarty, 219 91st Lane N.E., Blaine, asked what the official standing of MNDOT is on this issue. Mayor Linke stated it is his understanding that this is just out for proposals and they are looking for some input from the communities themselves. Bruce Brasaemle, 5127 Long Lake Road, asked if this meeting is the only opportunity that will be given for input from the public. • Mayor Linke stated he was initially told that a decision needed to be made by February, however it appears this date has been extended. A decision will not be made tonight and he encouraged input from the public, asking that they call or write to city hall give their opinions as well as keep themselves posted as to the council agendas. Bill Fritz, 8072 Long Lake Road, asked what this proposal will do for him as a resident of Mounds View. In comparison, what will it do TO HIM? Rhonda Smieja, 5298 Steffen Street, asked if the project was bid competitively. Mr. Zauner stated the MN Department of Transportation solicited proposals. The project goes through a competitive process. There were no further questions in regard to this project and Mayor Linke recessed the meeting at 8:30 p.m. The meeting was reconvened at 8:40 p.m. by Mayor Linke. He explained that Mr. Dave Rholl of the Ramsey County Public Works Department was present to discuss the proposed reconstruction plans for OId Hwy. 8. Mr. Rholl explained that this project is basically a partnership between Ramsey County and the City of Mounds View. He provided a diagram to indicate the proposed realignment of the roadway which would include turn lanes, new curb & gutters, etc. The proposal also includes a trailway and a parking area for canners. Mr. Rholl stated Ramsey County anticipates that it will take four to five months to obtain the necessary permits for the reconstruction of the roadway. They plan to start that process within the next six to eight weeks. It appears that the bulk of the construction will be done in 1997. . Mr. Greg Lane of Midwest Industrial Supply stated the area has been a congestion problem for a number of years. He noted some concern about the four Lanes being reduced to two lanes just in front of his building.