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Mounds View City Council August 28, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 8 Director Lee noted there would be five benches installed, six trash receptacles, a bike rack, planters, three locations for signage and an information kiosk for City information. He stated that the project also identified seven trailway alternative connections. Director Lee explained that the estimated cost of the project is $736,800, with the connection alternatives at a cost of $468,300, for a total cost just over $1.2 million. He noted where the connection alternatives are and identified where they would be located. He explained where there would be a wetland overlook and crossing. He stated there would be a connection at Silver View Plaza, which would connect to private properties, and a trailway for the Ramsey County Library. Director Lee stated Staff recommends holding off on the alternative connections but approving the initial construction. He stated that the City could postpone the connection alternatives until the trailway is finished. He stated that if the connection alternatives are 100% funded by the private properties, the City could go forward with those. Director Lee noted the Council must examine funding sources such as TIF. He noted the project schedule, and if the Council approves the project, construction would begin January 2, 2007, with the project completed in Fa112007. Director Lee stated that Staff recommends approving the feasibility report, order the project, and authorize the preparations of plans and specifications. He stated if the Council would like to go forward with the connection alternative, that they begin looking into easement. Director Lee stated direction is needed regarding if the base project is acceptable as proposed, how the City would like to deal with connection alternatives, and how the project should be funded. Mayor Many opened the public hearing at 8:09 p.m. Jonathan Thomas, 8040 Groveland Road, stated he has significant concern about the trees and shrubs that were a part of the walkway plan along the highway. He stated that such landscaping could lead to very difficult visibility for side roads connecting to the main road. He urged caution regarding visibility when planning. Director Lee stated that agenda item 7L deals with design and landscaping. He stated that the goal is to discuss a consistent landscape plan for the entire corridor and ensuring proper sight lines going forward. Mike Reed, 2208 Lois Drive, asked how many people would use the path. He noted that it is an awful lot of money to be spending if the City does not know how it will be used. Mayor Marty replied that Silver View Park Trails are used very often and the trailway on County Road H is • also being used. He stated the City is trying to make County Road 10 a safe corridor for residents. He stated that the sidewalks and trailways that have been put in already have been used