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Citizen Input <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted that letters were received from The Links at Northfork, and Allina Medical <br />Clinic opposing the street name change. <br /> <br />Lowell Vassuer, 153rd Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he does not have a problem with the <br />proposed name change, but does have a problem with the cost that residents and businesses will <br />have to incur because of the name change. He suggested having street signage which indicated <br />the street with both 153rd Avenue and Alpine Drive NW so that people do not have to change <br />their addresses. <br /> <br />Rick Christensen, 7330 155th Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he is opposed to the proposed <br />street name change. He recommended changing only a portion of the street where it would not <br />impact people's addresses. The residents have been there for many years and have not had a <br />problem with people getting lost. <br /> <br />Dennis Peck, North Fork, Inc., stated that they have had various discussions with the Council in <br />regards to the naming of streets and have received mixed results. He expressed that North Fork, <br />Inc. does oppose the proposed street name change because they have permanent signs, a web site, <br />and several other types of advertising all using 153rd Avenue. In the beginning they had a <br />difficult time getting people to come out to Ramsey and now they have created a presence and <br />would like to keep their address 15Yd. Mr. Peck stated that he understands that the name Alpine <br />Drive came fi'om participation of citizens, but he does not feel that the name has any historical <br />connection with the City. He does not understand why the City would want to spend money on <br />changing a street name to something that glorifies the landfill. He recommended using the name <br />Itasca because of the historical connection the name has with the City. <br /> <br />David Wood, 5242 - 15T~ Avenue NW, Ramsey, stated that he was opposed to having his <br />address changed and agreed that Alpine Drive references the landfill. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to close the public <br />hearing. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Kurak, Anderson, <br />and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />The public hearing closed at 7:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Council Business <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:24 p.m. <br /> <br />Councihnember Kurak inquired as to what the problem would be with changing the entire street <br />name to 153~ Avenue. <br /> <br />City Council/February 13, 2001 <br /> Page 6 of 28 <br /> <br /> <br />