HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000049_pg011January 8, 1979 Page 5
RAMSEY COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM
Doug Wood of the Ramsey County Health Services summarized their health
program and outlined the three options the program provides. Mr.
Wood answered questions from the Council regarding the plan and asked
that the Council, if they choose, adopt a resolution stating which
option they prefer. He added that six or seven other cities have
already chosen option #3, which is what Mounds View appears to favor.
Richard Hudeen, 8041 Long Lake Road, asked if it would be possible to
set up a monitor to check noise levels of aircraft from the Anoka
County Airport. Mr. Wood replied that the City would have to go to the
County with their request, and if it was approved by the Health Advisory
Board, the funds would be forwarded to the City to work on the problem.
Councilmember Hodges stated he would be in favor of options #3.
Councilmember Forslund stated she would also favor #3. Councilmember
Rowley stated she would favor option #3 as the City could not afford
options #1 or 2.
Councilmember Ziebarth expressed concern that the City might not receive
aid if they have an existing program, such as the house inspection program.
Mr. Wood replied that the County does not want to provide tax relief
to some municipalities and no relief to others.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated he would favor option #3 due to finances.
Mayor McCarty added that he also favored option #3 and that it was a
unanimous decision from the Council for option #3.
Mr. Wood stated that he would be contacting the new Clerk- Administrator
in a few months to let him know what the County would be doing.
ARDAN AVENUE BUS ROUTES
Administrator Achen reported that the MTC staff has evaluated the
possibility of an alternate bus route following Sherwood and Groveland
Roads, to relieve the bus traffic on Ardan Avenue. They have dis-
covered no operational or safety problems with the use of the alternate
route. Administrator Achen pointed out on the map where the present
bus route runs and the alternate the MTC is considering.
Councilmember Ziebarth stated they should make sure the residents
of the involved area have the information before a hearing is held.
He suggested the residents be invited to an agenda session to discuss
the routes before a public hearing is held. This will alleviate any
friction from the residents.
Administrator Achen suggested the agenda meeting could possibly be held
at Red Oak School, which would be a more informal setting and close
to the neighborhood.
Mayor McCarty stated that the MTC bus route changes would be further
discussed at the January 15 agenda meeting.