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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 <br />Regular Meeting Page 10 <br />many of the property owners have more room than he does for snow removal. <br />Mike Gross, who manages the Kraus Anderson properties,. stated that he likes the plan and has a <br />few small concerns. He stated one is the landscaping and they are worried about how planting <br />will visually affect the building. He noted his concern about the alternate crossings that might <br />encroach on his parking. He asked whose responsibility it will be to maintain the connections. <br />Mr. Winiecki also brought up concerns about maintenance of the trailway. He asked if the City <br />will be responsible, and Mayor Marty replied it would in fact be the City's responsibility. Mr. <br />Weinke also asked about where the trail will be located. Councilmember Thomas explained that <br />there are alternatives being discussed. <br />Hearing no further comment, Mayor Marty closed the public hearing at 8:18 p.m. <br />Councilmember Flaherty stated that the trailway and redevelopment of the corridor has been <br />identified by both the Council and residents through surveys as a major priority. He stated that <br />he has seen residents walking along County Road 10 and he is concerned about safety. He noted <br />his favor for approving the project. <br />Councilmember Stigney stated that he believes f nancing should be from TIF and connection <br />alternatives should be postponed. He stated his concern with the boardwalk, and asked about <br />bridge sections from the golf course. Director Lee stated Staff is looking into the possibility of <br />using the bridge sections. <br />Councilmember Stingy noted his concerns about the lighting scheme lights that were put in <br />outside the City Hall did not put out enough light and he would like lighting that puts out more <br />light. Director Lee replied that the medallions from the City Hall lights outside were included <br />but the actual lights on the trailway will be different. He stated better lights will be considered. <br />Mayor Marty stated he would like the trailway on alI of County Road 10 before connections are <br />considered. He noted the significant cost of the connections. He stated if connections are put in, <br />trailways elsewhere might not get built. He said if property owners want connections and will <br />buy-in to the connections and pay for them, then the City should consider working with the <br />property owners. <br />Mayor Marty asked if there will be problems with the boardwalk being built on frozen ground in <br />January. Director Lee stated there would be pylons ensuring it would stay in place. Mayor <br />Marry noted his approval of the project. <br />Councilmember Thomas stated she agrees with Councilmember Stigney that whatever portion of <br />the project the City cannot fund through grants should be paid for by TIF. Finance Director Beer <br />stated that in the five-year plan, TIF was proposed to pay for such items <br />Mayor Marty stated that the City decided to go with BRAA a number of years ago because of <br />their scope and ability to seek out alternate funding such as grants. He stated that other than the <br />