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Mounds View City Council September 13, 2021 <br />Regular Meeting Page 6 <br /> <br /> <br />Patricia Robinson, 8360 Pleasantview Drive, reported she opposed the City’s mailbox policy. She <br />believed for safety purposes the mailboxes should remain as is. She encouraged the Council to <br />hear the concerns of the residents this evening and allow mailboxes to remain on single posts for <br />safety, maintenance and upkeep purposes. <br /> <br />Kathleen Smith, 7405 Spring Lake Road, questioned who would bear the cost for the future <br />maintenance of the trail if it was installed along Spring Lake Road. She did not want her taxes <br />increased for maintenance of this trail. <br /> <br />Susan Kaiser, 8275 Pleasantview Drive, stated she was concerned with how her driveway would <br />be handled. She explained she has a commercial concrete driveway that was installed with rebar <br />and came with a lifetime warranty. She feared that when the City cut into her driveway, the <br />integrity would be compromised and her warranty would be voided. She requested the City get <br />back to hear regarding this concern. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller closed the meeting to the public. <br /> <br />Mayor Mueller commented on the tree survey that was completed for the project area noting the <br />number of trees that would be lost has been reduced dramatically. She explained the Council was <br />looking to move this project forward, while continuing to listen to the needs of the neighborhood. <br />She asked that staff respond to the questions that have been raised by the residents this evening. <br /> <br />Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained staff would work with <br />homeowners regarding the concerns they have on their driveways. He reported this project was <br />not that far into the process, but staff would be reaching out to these homeowners. He discussed <br />how mailboxes work in the City. He commented on the MSA thresholds that would have to be <br />met and how the City does not want to have to install rain gardens within the project area. He <br />stated the west side was more accommodating than the east side of the roadway for a trail. He <br />reported the City was looking at the fire hydrants in the project area to ensure that all ISA criteria <br />were met. He indicated all MSA requirements would have to be met with respect to curb and gutter. <br />He discussed the process that had to be followed for residents to request a traffic control device <br />from the City. He stated staff would like feedback from the Council on whether or not to proceed <br />with a sidewalk or shared trail. He explained staff does not have plans from the private utility <br />companies to see what their plans are for the project area but noted staff would be speaking with <br />these companies. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause reported the layout of the mailboxes was ultimately dictated by the <br />postmaster. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this was the case, <br />noting staff presents a plan to the postmaster that is either accepted of denied. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause asked if the trail proposed along Spring Lake Road was part of the <br />City’s master trail plan. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated this was the <br />case. <br /> <br />Council Member Meehlhause requested further information on how the sump pump runoffs would