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Regular City Council Minutes - 12/02/02 Page 19 merits of the project and the City taking advantage of this improvement at this time. Jack Arvig, the Firm of Paper Calmenson & Co. Mr. Arvig stated that he was certain that his firm was contributing to the truck traffic along County Road B; supports closing access so trucks will no longer use it; expressed concern that accidents at the intersection seemed more frequent that addressed tonight; and that their firm supports the proj ect. Lowell Thompson, Immediate Past President of Midland Hills Golf Course Board of Directors Mr. Thompson spoke on behalf of the Board for the record, that he was not here for or against, but was concerned more about how and when, particularly when it was the intent of MnDOT to take a portion of the sixth hole at the golf course for right-of-way access, which would significantly compromise golf course property. Mr. Thompson stated that, if MnDOT would not squeeze them so much, they'd probably support the project; but he expressed no opinion on closure of County Road B. Mayor Kysylyczyn closed the Public Hearing at 10:45 p.m. Council CommentlDiscussion Councilmember Kough spoke of the difficulty in making a decision on this issue, given the pros and cons expressed on each side. Mr. Kough stated that, after careful consideration, he would be voting against the motion. Mr. Pafko stated that, consideration had been given to partial access on the Paper Calmenson side, but because of the way the property was configured, that would allow for no truck access on the north part of property, and if they were to restrict access unreasonably, MnDOT would need to buy the property, which was not feasible, making modification of the plan necessary. Councilmember Klausing spoke to the need to make a