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Mounds View City Council March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 understanding further discussion would be held with the neighbors regarding the alternates. She indicated she was concerned about traffic and pedestrian safety along Pleasant View Drive, especially once the project in Blaine was completed, as this would generate more traffic for this neighborhood. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reviewed the actions the Council had taken since this project began back in September of 2021. He reported the City had heard the voices of the public and the feedback that had been provided from the neighbors regarding the trail segments. He explained this led to the segments being bid out as four alternatives so the Council could see the cost and could make a decision on how to move forward with the alternates. Staff recommended the project be approved with all four alternates with the understanding any alternates can be adjusted in the future. Mayor Mueller commented on the process that was followed to develop design standards and a financial plan for the replacement of all City’s streets without assessments. She stated the City has been working for the past 10 years to consistently follow the design standards that were set up by the street committee. She requested staff provide further information regarding the driveway aprons. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported that any resident that has a non-conforming driveway width (over 24 feet) was sent a letter and was asked to work directly with the Community Development Director on this matter. He commented any driveway that was formally approved by the City Council would be grandfathered in. He encouraged the residents in attendance to speak with the Community Development Director regarding their driveway width. Finance Director Beer questioned how much time residents had to make a determination regarding their driveway width. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson stated a neighborhood meeting would be held in April and residents would be able to apply for driveway width variances at that time. Mayor Mueller asked if residents work with the City if they were interested in having their entire driveway replaced. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson encouraged residents to speak with the contractor as the City was not involved in this type of work. Mayor Mueller stated she understood there were some very unique circumstances regarding the mailboxes along Pleasant View Drive based on the comments that were made this evening. She questioned if the mailboxes in question could be placed on another post. It was noted these mailboxes could not be put onto another post. Mayor Mueller inquired if the City had ever changed direction from the design standards that were adopted by the City regarding mailboxes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson reported this has not occurred to date. Mayor Mueller asked what residents could do if they wanted to have a locking mailbox. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson commented after the street was complete, residents will have a post with a black mailbox. He indicated residents could then put their own mailbox on the post.