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Mounds View City Council August 8, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 27 Mayor Many stated that he would like to thank the Planning Commission noting that they do a lot of work for the City and saved the City Council countless hours. He stated that these are dedicated individuals who do this on a volunteer basis. He noted that there was one comment concerning TIF that Staff likes it because it lets them be lazy. He stated that the comment didn't make sense to him and he did not understand where the comment came from. He agreed that people are entitled to their opinion but the Council does ask that if they do serve on a Commission that they try to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of that Commission. He stated that any citizen is welcome to come before the Council to speak on any issue at any time. He stated that the Council has an open forum at the beginning of every Council meeting and work session and asked them not to use their position on a Commission to try and pass on personal views. He stated that all citizens are welcome to attend a Council meeting to express their views. He stated that he thought Director Ericson's explanation was very good as to the duties and responsibilities of the Commission. He noted that there have been times on the Council where particular votes have not gone the way everyone would have liked stating that they are charged with working for the City and working for the Citizens and you play with the hand you are dealt. He stated that there is a time and place to get up on your soap box adding that he would like all of the volunteers throughout the City who serve on Commissions to try and keep this in perspective and serve the Commission you are on with truth. Council Member Flaherty agreed with the Mayor and Council Members. He asked Staff to provide Council with an update on what is going to be happening with respect to the upgrades and improvements for the filling station located on Highway 10 and County Road H2. He stated • that he has also had several requests from citizens at the senior citizen's home regarding the of a crosswalk near the senior home. He noted that it is a County Road adding that Tim Pittman checked on the possibilities of the County doing the job and found out that the project is not even on their radar. He asked if the City would want to go ahead with the expenditures and install the crosswalks. He stated that the City has identified the need for four crosswalks along County Road I noting that there is a large group of senior citizens that use these crosswalks and the question was asked if the City would be interested in going ahead and doing the crosswalks for the safety of the citizens. Mayor Marty stated that this. is a good question noting that often times through the year the City has various organizations that would be interested in working on a project like this. He stated that if anyone is watching and would like to volunteer the time, the City could block off the area and provide the paint. Council Member Flaherty stated that the templates are ready to go as they have been out working on other street improvements and crosswalks. Mayor Marty thanked everyone attending the Neighborhood Night Out celebrations last Tuesday. He stated that it was a huge success noting that he was able to get to several of the block parties. He stated that all of the parties he attended were a big success and commended everyone in the City for participating. •