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Rob Kalstabakken, 5571 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, stated that people have stated they are <br />not comfortable with "zigzagging" the trail system, but there is a proposed trail for the east side <br />of County Road #5 which is the opposite side of the location of the current trail. <br /> <br />Mark Wilson, 14761 Erkium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that his house is receiving the most <br />impact by the construction. Prior to the meeting, he created a letter, which he threw away, <br />expressing his frustration. He stated that he never received any notices regarding the expansion <br />and asked that the Council reconsider Councilmember Connolly's suggestion because everything <br />has been uprooted in the neighborhood over the location of the sidewalk. He did not feel <br />com£ortable with three Councilmembers making the decision, but will not request that someone <br />not vote and requested that they make a fair vote regarding the issue. Some of the points that <br />were brought up by other residents include the proposed path along the east side of C.R. #5. <br />That is a proposed path which could possibly change once there is a new townhome project <br />adjacent to the water tower which will present a need for the trail on the other side of C.R. #5. <br />He stated that he would prefer that the sidewalk did not continue at all along Sunwood Drive, but <br />doesn't believe that is an option, so he would prefer that it be constructed on the north side. On <br />the opposite side of C.R. #5, a nice, blacktopped trail runs along the wetlands. To keep up with <br />that Mr. Jankowski made a comment that sidewalks would not be used for bike traffic so the <br />sidewalk will not accommodate bike traffic. He questioned why not put the trail through the <br />church and, if not, place the trail on the north side and blacktop it so that the bikes coming across <br />can continue. Mr. Wilson presented a proposal he and other neighbors put together. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec replied that he thinks the important issue is to keep people off the street and that <br />bikers, whether they are young are old, should be able to use the sidewalk. <br /> <br />Ms. Kalstabakken replied that Mr. Wilson accused them of having a deal made with <br />Councilmembers regarding the placement of the sidewalk, but at no time did any <br />Councihnember make any deals with them or any of their neighbors. <br /> <br />Eric Mortenson, 14750 Germanium Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he recently moved into the <br />neighborhood and his yard is the only property that faces Sunwood Drive and C.R. #5 and he <br />sees a lot of people trying to avoid his property because of his large dog. He thinks that if the <br />sidewalk is placed on the south side of Sunwood Drive, people will cut across the two points, <br />wtlich would be a longer distance. He expressed that he was not opposed to having a sidewalk <br />because it makes the road safer and he does see many people with strollers walking on the north <br />side. Mr. Mortenson questioned who will maintain the sidewalk. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec replied that the City does not have a maintenance plan for sidewalks and the <br />people should not count on sidewalks being plowed over the winter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated that placing the trail along the Lord of Life property would be <br />more important in the end than completing the trail along Sunwood Drive. <br /> <br />City Council/June 27, 2000 <br /> Page 8 of 26 <br /> <br /> <br />