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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2006. Regular Meeting Page 16 • Director of Public Works Lee encouraged letters of support from citizens groups such as school districts, seniors groups, Parks and Recreation Commission, Rotary Club, Lions Club, etc. Mayor Marty stated an effort should be made to contact someone at each group to get a letter from them. He stressed that more letters from different organizations and groups will show support from the community in support of this. Director of Public Works Lee stated the grant is a maximum of $100,000 with matching City funds. MOTION/SECOND: GUNN/FLAHERTY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6737 Supporting the County Road 10 Trailway Project and Consequent Department of Natural Resources Trailway Grant Application. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. K. Resolution 6741 Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project Director of Public Works Lee stated the City Council authorized the preparation of a Preliminary Feasibility Report and consultant selection for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project. He explained this project is to construct a 6%2-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Silver Lake Road, • from County Road H to County Road I. He noted the construction of this sidewalk is consistent with City's Comprehensive Trail and Sidewalk Plan. Director of Public Works Lee stated it is recommended the City Council approve a resolution setting a Public Improvement Hearing date for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project. Director of Public Works Lee stated February 27, 2006 will be the date of the public hearing, and that information will be put on the website for interested parties to learn more about the project. Director of Public Works Lee stated there were 17 people in attendance at the neighborhood meeting with positive support for a sidewalk along the corridor. He stated the main question was if the sidewalk should be on the east or west side of Silver Lake Road. He explained the feedback has not been received regarding what side the sidewalk should be on from those who attended the neighborhood meeting. Brian Amundsen, 3048 Wooddale Drive, stated he works with school district on bussing issues and noted that students are walking along this part of Silver Lake Road. He stated the City should work with the school district to maximize safety with students using sidewalk. MOTION/SECOND: MARTY/STIGNEY. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6741 Setting a Public Improvement Hearing Date for the Silver Lake Road Sidewalk Project. . Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried.