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Page 5 May 11, 1998 Mounds View City Council turn-in/right-turn-out access down close to Donatelles. These changes are the requirements of MnDOT and are recommended by Mayor McCarty to the City Council for approval. Mayor McCarty took this opportunity to address numerous concerns which had been addressed by residents for council's consideration during the public hearing process on this project. Mr. Whiting noted that during the afternoon, he received a petition containing approximately 900 signatures requesting a referendum initiative in regard to this proposed development. Mayor McCarty explained that this meeting was not a Public Hearing on the project. At the last regular Council meeting, it was recommended that action be delayed on the Resolutions approving the project with the proposed property access configurations. The resolutions were approved by the Council, however, and the Public Hearings were not continued. The project has essentially be approved with transportation configurations that MnDOT has since denied. Council member Stigney stated he, as well as many of the residents, were under the understanding that this was to be a continuation of the Public Hearing. Mayor McCarty noted that this does not prevent any resident from providing input. Mr. Whiting explained that due to time requirements, the Public Hearing could not be continued. In regard to the impacts of the petition, he asked Mr. Long to provide information. Mr. Long explained that under the City Charter, Chapter 5, Section 5.03, there is a process that the City Clerk must go through to determine the sufficiency of the petition. This must be completed within 10 days with a written response. Additionally, the attorney must determine whether or not the form of the questions is sufficient to put into an initiative form under state law. Mr. Whiting explained that he will take necessary administrative action and that he will be able to respond on this issue at the next regular council meeting. A formal response, however, will be required within a 10 day period, which will occur prior to the May 26th Council meeting. Mr. Long, City Attorney, explained that if it is the wish of the Council members to accept the transportation configurations as approved by MnDOT, the Council would need to consider a motion to reconsider Resolution 5226, which was adopted at the last council meeting. If it prevails, the council could then amend the resolution to reflect the recommended changes. MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Koopmeiners to reconsider the action on Resolution No. 5226. Council member Stigney stated he would like to hear what the residents have to say in regard to this matter. Mayor McCarty explained that the Council would allow comments while the issue is being discussed. VOTE: 4 ayes 1 nay (Stigney) Motion Carried Mr. Long explained that the council could consider Resolution No. 5226, could be adopted as it is written with one amendment as follows: