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Mounds View City Council March 28,2011 <br /> Regular Meeting Page 14 • <br /> Council Member Stigney agreed, stating he would also like an opinion from staff and the <br /> committee at the work session meeting. <br /> Brian Amundson of 3048 Woodale Drive, asked if the Work Session Meeting would be a joint <br /> meeting with the Streets and Utility Committee members. <br /> Mayor Flaherty stated that it would be appropriate to have all Street and Utility Committee <br /> members present. <br /> B. Reports of Staff. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar noted the Park, Recreation and Forestry Commission was <br /> recommending improvements to the Lambert Park building. Funds were set aside within the <br /> budget for these improvements. He questioned if the Council was onboard with the replacement <br /> of this building as he did not want to proceed with architecture if the Council did not support the <br /> improvements. <br /> Council Stigney asked what fund would pay for the improvements. Public Works Director <br /> DeBar noted park dedication funds would cover the expenses. <br /> Mayor Flaherty requested further information on the proposed improvements. Public Works <br /> Director DeBar reviewed the proposed improvements, noting a concrete slab would be poured <br /> and an awning added to the building, to create an outdoor a picnic area. • <br /> The Council was supportive of the improvements to Lambert Park. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Gunn. To Extend the Council meeting for 10 minutes. <br /> Ayes—5 Nays—0 Motion carried. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar stated Mustang Drive was in great need of repair and funds were <br /> available to cover the improvements. The roadway was originally paved in 1979. He noted the <br /> street could be improved through a mill and overlay. Staff would need to address water runoff <br /> along this roadway through the improvement process. Public Works Director DeBar questioned <br /> if the Council would support geotechnical services along this roadway. After the geotechnical <br /> work was completed, Staff would have additional information on how to proceed. <br /> Mayor Flaherty stated he would support staff's recommendation to improve this roadway as it <br /> had a great deal of truck traffic. He suggested Staff review the assessment policy for commercial <br /> properties. <br /> Public Works Director DeBar indicated he would report back to Council with geotechnical bids <br /> for Mustang Drive. <br /> • <br />