HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000039_pg045PROCEEDINGS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PUBLIC HEARING ON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
NEEDS, GOALS & OBJECTIVES
The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Johnson
on February 2, 1976 at 7:22 p.m. at the Mounds View City
Hall, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, MN 55112.
Present: Mayor Johnson Also present: Admin. Achen
Councilman Baumgartner
Councilman Shelquist
Absent: Councilman Hodges
Councilman Pickar
Mr. Floyd Linnell, representing the Mounds View Senior Citizens,
5205 Sunnyside, stated that the Senior Citizens feel that a sema-
phore at Long Lake Road on Highway 10 is needed. He also indicated
that he felt the stop sign on Sunnyside Road at Ridge Lane was
not entirely necessary.
Mayor Johnson asked Mr. Linnell whether he had any other suggestions
of community development needs.
Mr. Linnell remarked that the city's recreation programs for
seniors were very helpful for those seniors who have much spare
time on their hands.
Mayor Johnson asked Administrator Achen what action was required
of the Council.
Administrator Achen stated that Council should establish a priori-
tized list of community needs and objectives for meeting those
needs. Then Council should determine which objectives are
appropriate for seeking federal assistance through the Community
Development Block Grant program.
Councilman Shelquist stated that the possibility of constructing
a trail system in conjunction with the construction of storm
sewers is under consideration by both the Planning Commission and
Park & Recreation Commission.
Councilman Baumgartner stated that he feels permanent recreation
buildings in a number of city parks is a top priority need.
Mayor Johnson stated that he considers the need for land acquisi-
tion and construction of an additional well to be important.
Mayor Johnson recessed hearing at 8:08 p.m. to handle the scheduled
informal agenda session items.