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but for lack of funds this proposal is a temporary solution.
Councilmember Hodges suggested a right turn only lane before
the Old Hwy. 8 entrance on Co. Rd. H. Councilmember Ziebarth
pointed out that would hinder traffic wanting to take a right
turn at Hwy. 10 rather than 8.
Councilmember Ziebarth asked if someone has charted the accidents
that occur at this intersection? Engineer Hubbard responded
that they have been charted as to type of vehicle and cause of
accident; and according to the chart, the majority of accidents
are due to the turning movements. The proposal presented
tonight will give some definition to where lanes are.
Admin. Achen pointed out that in the winter, of course, lane
markings will be of no help to the traffic. The curb will
help until the snow is too deep. Then perhaps flags or markers
of sorts can mark the curb.
MSP (Baumgartner- Rowley) to adopt Resolution No. 810 "Approving
Plans for the Improvement of Trunk Highway 10 within the City
of Mounds View."
Councilmember Ziebarth asked that Admin. Achen contact Ramsey
County for information on plans to improve the right turn off
County Rd. H onto Old Highway Vii.
5 ayes
KEITH HARSTAD REQUEST FOR SINGLE FAMILY HOME BUILDING PERMITS
Mr. Harstad wasnot present, so discussion on this item was postponed.
ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: The Metropolitan Council is going
through its review process on the CDBG preapplications. Our
application will not be in their top group. They are making
their ranking on the basis of Policy 31, which is the housing
effort policy. Staff just sent in information and documentation
providing the Council information to raise our Policy 31 ranking.
If that is done before the second rating, we will be top in the
second group. Now there is $2 million available; there may be
$3 million. Admin. Achen reminded Council that the Metropolitan
Council does not grant points, it merely approves or disapproves
of the preapplication. It is HUD that makes the final determination.
Admin. Achen stated that applicants for the recording secretary
position were generally unsatisfactory and unable to meet the
City's needs. He indicated he had discussed the position with
the past recorder and had made a survey of various surrounding
communities, the result being that he would like to ask Council
to authorize an increase in pay for the position from $30 to
$40 per meeting. Most of the cities that use other than staff
to record the minutes provide an IBM Selectric typewriter, which
we do not. Admin. Achen stated he preferred the position to
remain contract for services rather than offering an hourly
salary because the position is unsupervised.