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Mounds View City Council July 12, 2004 Regular Meeting Page 6 B. Resolution 6301 Holding a Public Improvement Hearing, Ordering the Project, Approving Plans and Specifications, and Setting a Bid Date for the Mounds View Manufactured Home Community Second Access Project. Mayor Linke opened the public hearing at 7:50 p.m. Public Works Director Lee stated that on May 4, 2004 the City secured a CDBG Grant for the purpose of installing a second access at the Mounds View Manufactured Home Community in the amount of $30,000. He stated on June 14th the City Council had authorized the plans and specifications for this project, as well as setting tonight's public hearing. He stated the plans and specifications have been completed. Public Works Director Lee stated that based on those plans and specifications, the estimated construction cost is about $4,6001ess than what had been estimated at the time that the feasibility report had been put together. Public Works Director Lee stated that the Council could either table the matter, terminate it, or approve the Resolution. He stated that should the Council choose to proceed with the project, staff recommends adopting Resolution 6301, which would order the project, etc. • Tom Thomalla, 2127 Bronson Drive, asked the Council whether there would be a street light at that intersection and a no parking sign posted along the curb on Raymond Avenue and Belle Lane. Mayor Linke stated there was not a street light scheduled as of this time. Public Works Director Lee stated neither were in the plans at this time, but that could be changed based on the Council's direction. Mr. Thomalla requested the Council approve a street light and no parking signs in the aforementioned locations. Mayor Linke stated Mr. Thomalla could get a petition from the Public Works Director for the installation of a street light and proceed with getting signatures. Mr. Thomalla asked if other options had been explored, and Mayor Linke addressed a few options that had been considered. Mr. Thomalla asked the Council if the City would pay for the cost of a variance and permit for him to build a privacy fence if this project would go forward. Mayor Linke stated that he would vote against that. Council Member Many stated the matter could be brought before the Planning Commission to determine if there was a hardship, and if the Planning Commission did not find a hardship, it could be appealed to the City Council.