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He agrees the median will create an issue with the businesses; however, he verified that the letter was in place after there was a challenge by a business that there was not a letter. Mayor Gamec suggested an informational meeting be set up with the County Commissioner and the Engineering Department. Public Works Director Olson indicated McKinley Street is an issue that is yet unresolved in the Highway 10 Access Management Plan. There will be a public input period through the design process and Mr. Heinen will be notified. Councilmember Elvig noted another issue is that this area is rezoned for the rail; one of the biggest issues is to close off the railroad crossing for it to become whistle free. There has been a mandate from a lot of people for this to be a whistle free zone; in order for this to happen the medians have to be put in. Mr. Frank Yamoutpour, business owner, stated he has the plan with him of what is intended to be done. Mayor Gamec stated the time to bring up the concerns is when they meet with the County. The City cannot give any answers or agreement tonight. Mr. Yamoutpour stated he was told the City is pushing for this because they don't want the train whistle. The reason for the letter that was sent to the developer was because he wanted an ingress and was told he could not have that, but that a median could possibly be put in. The City told him they will run a service road better to get his ingress from the service road. This plan that he got from the County is killing his business, and this is his life. Mr. Heinen stated it was posted on the City website that this would be on the agenda tonight. That is why they came here to discuss this. Public Works Director Olson explained the THI0 Access Management Plan includes conceptual plans for if and when the freeway comes through. That is the plan that will be addressed tonight; not the plans that are currently being discussed. Mr. Olson stated he plans on talking to Commissioner Berg regarding this. The City pushed hard for the median opening for the Holiday Station and Burger King and lost that argument. Mayor Gamec stated an informational meeting will be set up with the County Commissioner, the Anoka County Highway Department and the City Engineering Department. Neighborhood Concerns Regarding Potential Blight Conditions Councilmember Elvig stated he received a letter from a couple of constituents, Tom and Lydia Ross at 5672 - 157th. Mr. Ross had called him about a concern with a neighbor in the area with seven vehicles in the front driveway. He asked Mr. Ross to put a letter together and send it to him. The letter Mr. Ross sent includes signatures of about 15 of the neighbors. Councilmember Elvig requested staff to follow up regarding the concerns of potential blight conditions in City Council / February 27, 2007 Page 4 of21