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Mounds View City Council February 27, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 8 County Road H2. Director of Public Works Lee stated the estimated cost to put the sidewalk on the east side of the road is $521,000 or $368,000 on the west side of the road. He stated this does not include any easement or land acquisition that may be needed. He stated the funding source is not identified yet, and pointed out there is a possibility of using TIF, but indicated that Staff is looking for direction from the Council. Director of Public Works Lee explained he received 16 letters after the neighborhood informational meeting, with twelve residents in favor of the project, three residents were opposed to the project, and one resident was dependent on the type of project the City goes forward with. He added that nine residents favor the east side while two residents favor the west side. Director of Public Works Lee reviewed the tentative schedule of the proposal. He also reviewed the set of issues that Staff is looking for direction on from the Council, which include the sidewalk being on the east side versus the west side for the segment between County Road H and County Road H2, the pathway along the road through the park area that was not studied as part of the feasibility report, the safety and security concerns that may be remedied by adding lighting in the park area, and the sidewalk along the driveway entrance into Silver View Park. Director of Public Works Lee presented and reviewed an air photo of the park. Director of Public Works Lee ex lained the five action ste s are to a rove the feasibili re ort p p Pp tY P hold a public hearing, order the project, order plans and specifications, and authorize the start of easement document preparation. Laurie Flygare, 5072 Silver Lake Road, stated that she favors the sidewalk on the east side of Silver Lake Road. She stated she was surprised the time line was expanded and was under the understanding that TIF funds had already been selected for the project, but this does not seem to be accurate. She stated she would like the funding sources to be identified before going forward. Ms. Flygare stated she is concerned about parking and would like to know where residents are supposed to park. She commented the road behind is quite dark. She asked where the mailboxes will be. She stated she is concerned about the walkway going through the park area, and commented she would walk on the street if she was forced to walk through the park. She added the Council should address the lighting issue. Ms. Flygare suggested the City work out something with Ramsey County in regard to the parking. She commented there were four homes in a row with new driveways within the last year and a half. She stated she was concerned with having the area tore up. She added there was some satisfaction as the contractor told residents they would take good care to replace the concrete with the same or better grade. She asked if there is something that can be done with Ramsey County to give a lane to park on and take a lane going north if the sidewalk is put on the east side. She commented a resident with multiple vehicles may not have enough room to park.