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None. 5. REPORTS Mayor Coughlin reported on his meeting with Senator Novak and representatives of MAC to discuss various related issues including the legislation and ongoing litigation the City is presently involved with in regard to the Anoka County Airport. He reported the meeting went well and today he met with representatives from several communities involved in the Reliever Airport Coalition and talked with the Governor's immediate staff about this legislation to clarify questions and provide additional background information. Mayor Coughlin extended his appreciation to Planning Commissioner Brian Kaden who took time off from work to help represent the City at this meeting. Mayor Coughlin reported he spoke to the Director of Public Works regarding the petition received to widen Spring Lake Road. He stated he supports a motion to allow for widening of Spring Lake Road from Hillview to County Road I to allow for a walking path of three feet on one side of the lake. He explained that after further consultation with residents in that area and the Public Works Director, it was thought to be justifiable to make this request before the Council to amend their motion of the previous Council meeting. MOTION/SECOND: Coughlin/Thomason. To authorize the Public Works Director to work with Ramsey County to widen that portion of Spring Lake Road which has enough easement with the • Public Works Director determining which side the walk should be on, retaining the preexisting rolled asphalt curb to help guide runoff to swales, and authorize the Public Works Director to also deal with the curbs to determine if they are necessary and, if so, to determine the correct placement accordingly. Council Member Stigney asked which side the trail would be located. Mayor Coughlin stated that would be determined by the Public Works Director after consultation with residents. He clarified it would be a walking shoulder. Ayes - 4. Nays - 0. Motion carried. Council Member Quick had no report. Council Member Thomason had no report. Council Member Stigney reported on the actions of the May 4, 1999 Planning Commission meeting where the billboard issue was discussed and determined there were questions. He explained the golf course is in a PF district which requires a MnDOT permit to erect billboards. But; generally, MnDOT only approves permits if located in a commercial or industrial district. So a Code amendment would be needed to obtain a permit from MnDOT. They directed staff to contact MnDOT to determine what they would and would not approve. 2 C: ADMIN MINUTES CC 5-10-99.CC \ \ \ \