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Mounds View City Council January 23, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 31 • Public Works Director Lee added there would be an impact to the flood plain on the south end of the property. He explained that for any areas filled, the City will have to replace at a one to one ratio and grade down the park in the upper area next to the playground. Public Works Director Lee pointed out that the new proposal would require less storm sewer and result in cost savings from the storm sewer standpoint. He explained under the old proposal, a large area would need to be disturbed for flood plain mitigation. Public Works Director Lee reported the overall cost for the two scenarios is about the same, as the additional cost for adding four parking stalls under the new proposal is the same as the cost for adding an additional storm sewer on the original plan. He reported that the City will get bids on February 2, 2006, and if the Council is interested, the City could get bid alternatives or add this as a change order at a later date. He stated there are some issues with doing it both ways and it should be looked at as an option to consider when the contract is awarded on February 13, 2006. Councilmember Thomas stated the major issue is the change in the access from Long Lake Road to Ridge Lane, as far as what benefits that could bring the City. Public Works Director Lee stated from a traffic pattern standpoint, it is better to access from Ridge Lane. He noted from the County standpoint, they would appreciate eliminating access off Long Lake Road. He stated the impact to the adjacent property also needs to be reviewed. • Councilmember Gunn stated there is a major issue in safety coming off Ridge Lane. She stated that when one comes off Long Lake Road, it is always iced over and is difficult to get out, especially for parents with young kids when Irondale Senior High lets out. She stated it is nearly impossible to get out on Long Lake Road, and it is the same in late afternoon when residents are coming back from work. She stated that this is a much safer idea. Public Works Director Lee commented that the building was orientated to the south parking lot. Mayor Marty commented that it does look like it works better, but he -would like the residents who live in the area to have input. He stated that while he does not see it being a problem, the residents are the ones who live there and deal with it more on a daily basis. Mayor Marty stated he had discussions with Director Ericson, Public Works Director Lee and City Administrator Ulrich regarding the wetland credits for Woodcrest Park to see if they could be used for the Sysco property. Mayor Marty stated that it does not sound like it is feasible because the City is using some of the credits for the new trailway. 5. Silver Lake Road Mayor Marty pointed out that he received a resident concern regarding what side of Silver Lake Road to put the trail on. He stated that the issue was safety and explained that once the stop light is put in on County Road H and Silver Lake Road, traffic could be moving faster coming up Silver Lake Road. Mayor Marty stated that if one is coming up Silver Lake Road and has a green