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ST , LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL JOINT MEETING WITH
PLANNING COMMISSION & CITIZENS ADVISORY
7 : 00 P . M . , JUNE 14 , 1971
The special meeting was called to order by Mayor Howard at 7 : 15 p • m . All
Councilmen were present plus various members of the Planning Commission,
ICitizens Advisory Committee , interested staff and citizens .
Mrs Larry Dallam , Howard , Needles , Tarnmen , and Bergendoff representative ,
was present to explain the proposed alternate routes of Interstate 394 . He indicated
that the project consisted of three phases : ( 1 ) location phase , ( 2 ) design phase , and
(3 ) construction phase . He said they were negotiating contract for Stage 2 and in
this stage they would evaluate the corridors identified in Stage 1 .
Mr. Bob Crawford , District 5 Engineer , was also present , as well as Mr . Loren
Staples of the Metropolitan Transit Commission. They all indicated the need for
additional lanes for automobile transportation and mass transit lanes .
Council expressed concern for further dissecting of the community and the desire
to be heard concerning disruptions suggested by some of the alternatives . Much
favor was expressed for the alternative of up - grading present Highway No . 12 .
After considerable discussion , Councilman Thiel moved to refer this matter to
the Citizens Advisory Commission and Planning Commission for study and recommenda -
tion, Councilman Fleetham seconded and the motion carried 7 - 0 .
A resolution in opposition to the proposed layouts of Interstate I - 394 was presented
by the City of Minnetonka .
There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 9 : 00 p . m .
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