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Mounds View City Council May 9, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 4 • Mr. Jahnke clarified the survey questions asked stating that the question he is asking is whether the Citizens of Mounds View want the golf course or not. He acknowledged the clarifications received on the survey results stating that he still has not gotten an answer to his question, is it true that the Citizens of Mounds View do not want the golf course. Council Member Flaherty explained that it all depends on the variables. He stated that the results show that if the funds for the redevelopment come from the Residents they do not want the redevelopment and if the funds do not come out of the Residents pockets 37-percent would want the redevelopment, half of the respondents want to remove it and the other half want to leave it. (golf course) Mr. Jahnke stated that the results show that 63-percent of the Residents do not want it and expressed concerns that the questions on the survey were not very clear. He clarified that he is not against the golf course- itself noting that he plans to review the tape. He stated that the results of the survey indicate that the Citizens of Mounds View, across the board, do not want the golf course. He acknowledged that this is a hard decision and suggested that Council base their decisions on the results of the survey. Mayor Marty agreed stating that the survey does give the Council an idea of what the Citizens want and do not want. He stated that he trusts that the Council would do what the Citizens say. He stated that the results are public record and copies are available for review. He assured Mr. Jahnke that Council bases their decisions on all of the information that is provided to them on an issue. Mr. Jahnke stated that he would like a poll of the Council to determine who would go with the survey results and who wouldn't. He stated that this would be a big test to see if the Mayor and the Council actually listen to the Citizens or not. Mayor Marty assured Mr. Jahnke that he and the Council take their position and decisions very seriously. He acknowledged that he is charged with making the best decision for the City and that he talks with various cities, realtors, and accountants, in order to get all of the facts before making his final decision on an issue. He stated that there are many factors involved besides money and this is something that the City Council should be able to get a handle on. 6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Proclamation -Building Safety Week -May 8 -14, 2005 Mayor Marty read the Proclamation declaring the week of May 8 - 14, 2005 as Building Safety Week 2005. He stated that this is sponsored by the International Code Foundation and provides an excellent opportunity to educate the public on the roles each agency plays in protecting the interests of the Citizens. He stated that it also takes the appropriate steps to ensure that the areas where residents work and play are safe. He called upon all Citizens to join their fellow • Americans to improve the safety for all Citizens.