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Mounds View City Council December 12, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 16 fact there were options for the trail. She explained she would like to know more about the safety of individuals walking on a raised curb trail versus walking on the roadway. She discussed how the improvements that were made in front of her house has created a sense of community as there were more friendly walkers along her street. Broch Lindahl, 7611 Pleasant View Drive, stated he supported the street being improved. He suggested if the trail moves forward that the width be the same as the trails on Spring Lake Road and Cummings. He asked that the parking lane and the two foot safety aisle be reversed to allow for a larger buffer for the sidewalk/trail area. He stated another option would be to move the trail to the Fridley side of the street. Mayor Mueller closed the meeting for comments from the public. Council Member Meehlhause requested further information regarding mailboxes. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson explained the residents on each side of the street would be retaining their mailboxes on the same side of the street. He noted if the trail were approved, a two foot clearance would have to be provided per ADA requirements. MOTION/SECOND: Hull/Cermak. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9675, Authorization to Develop Plans and Specifications for the 2023 Street Rehabilitation Project – Pleasant View Drive/Stinson Boulevard and to Continue with Project Planning. Council Member Meehlhause stated the project timeline was being driven by the City of Fridley because their residents will be assessed for this project. He commented on how the residents along this street would benefit from having a new street. He discussed the options that were available to the Council with respect to the trail, and reiterated that the trail would be an alternate bid for this project. Council Member Hull indicated staff notified residents on November 9th regarding this matter. City Administrator Zikmund explained Mr. Forbath’s property was missed because this was a vacant lot. He noted Mr. Forbath would be included on all future meeting notifications. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. Public Works/Parks and Recreation Director Peterson provided the Council with an update on the County Road I improvement project and noted Anoka County was working to reduce the speed of traffic along this roadway. E. Resolution 9665, Approving the 2023 City Council Meeting Dates. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council approve the 2023 City Council meeting dates. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9665, Approving the 2023 City Council Meeting Dates. Mayor Mueller asked why the Town Hall meetings were being discontinued indefinitely.