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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 15 . Councilmember Thomas stated she agrees and likes Option 2, noting that in the second survey the opposition numbers go down and the support goes up for Project Areas B and E. She commented on the need to activate the community and noted that maybe starting a road project will help to do that. Councilmember Thomas thanked staff for sending out the second survey to determine trends and areas of support. She stated her support to move forward with Option 2 since the numbers of support are not present for Project Areas contained in Option 1. Councilmember Stigney noted the majority are opposed in Project Areas A, B, D, and F and in Area E there is only support by five votes. He stated if the Council is going to act against the survey results, they should stop doing surveys. Councilmember Stigney stated if something is approved, he would support Project Areas A, B, and E (Option 1). Public Works Director Lee explained there will be an economy of scale to centrally locate the project but if Project Areas A, B, and E are approved, it may not make that much difference. He recommended keeping Project Areas B and E together since they are joined and share traffic issues. Councilmember Stigney reviewed the numbers in support and opposition of the Project Areas and again stated if you listen to the people, only one area supports a road project and there have been two opportunities to vote on this issue. Councilmember Thomas stated she didn't ask them to vote, but to state their opinion and she • took that into consideration. Councilmember Flaherty stated the survey .results are disheartening since the project is long overdue and the streets are crumbling, as is his own road. He stated he looks at what the residents are saying and Councilmember Stigney is correct that only one area supports it. However, he thinks this is something that has to be done, noting it will improve home values when the streets are improved. Councilmember Flaherty stated he supports moving forward with Project Areas A, B, and E (Option 1}. Mayor Marty stated he could also support Project Areas A, B, and E (Option 1). Councilmember Stigney asked staff's preference. Public Works Director Lee stated his opinion would be to move forward with Project Areas A, B, and E (Option 1). He noted that there are two segments in Project Area A on Sherwood Road that are actually in better condition than the rest of Project Area A. Those two segments could be dropped if the property owners agree to not be included, which would greatly increase resident support for Project Area A. Public Works Director Lee stated the next step would be to hold a neighborhood meeting with the three Project Areas and consider their input in the project. Councilmember Thomas asked what would be the impact on the project if there is further • development in the LaPort Meadows area. She also asked how it would impact the project if that section of Sherwood Road is removed from the project. Public Works Director Lee stated those