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Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case #2: Update on T.H. #47/C.R. #116 Project City Engineer Jankowski stated that ever since the C.R. gl 16 bridge over the Rum River was opened in early 1991, there has been an intersection capacity problem resulting from an inadequate number of turn lanes on T.H. #47. The County has sought funding to remedy this problem for several years, and has secured funding from MnDOT for construction in fiscal year 1996. At the October 24, 1995 Road and Bridge Committee, he presented a plan sheet of the proposed project. At that time, it was noted that the raised median on T.H. 047, north and south of C.R. #116, would disallow the ability for left tums. Several property owners retained an engineer and attorney to discuss some compromise alternative which would at least allow left tums north of C.R. #116 into River Bend places and the SuperAmerica site for a limited period of time. This proposal was discussed with the County Highway Department and MnDOT representatives at a meeting held on Thursday, February 8, 1996. These officials expressed the following concerns with this proposal: design less than optimal from traffic standpoint; additional construction and redesign costs would be incurred; the issue of being temporary would merely postpone political issues; additional costs would be incurred when the permanent improvements were installed; and similar consideration would be requested south of the intersection with C.R. #116. Mr. Jankowski cautioned that the most significant obstacle with any major revisions to the plans at this point is associated with project funding. This project has been sought by the County since 1990 and has undergone several redesigns. At this point, funding has been secured to Fiscal Year 1996, which means that the project funds must be encumbered by June 30, 1995, and to meet that deadline, it could be fu'st reconsidered with other candidate projects in Fiscal Year 1998. He reported that in recent years, the State has favored funding smaller cooperative agreement projects in order to do more projects. At $600,000, this intersection project would be considered a large one and, therefore, may be at a disadvantage when compared with smaller projects generating similar need ratings. He explained that what's required by the City is to have him sign the project plans. He recommended that he also be directed to continue to work with commercial property owners to pursue a frontage road from 142nd Avenue on the west side of T.H. 047 and the signalization of 142nd Avenue at the earliest possible time. Councilmember Zimmerman commented that the City has been waiting many years for this project. It's an unsafe situation. He realized the concerns of the businesses but suggested that a lot could be solved when we go to signalization on 142nd. Councilmember Beyer agreed and inquired of the cost. Mr. Jankowski responded there would be no cost to the City except for the trail. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommend Council authorize the City Engineer to sign the project plans. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #3: Discuss Snow Plowing and Sanding Policies City Engineer Jankowski commented that every snowfall usually generates inquiries regarding snow removal practices and policies. He noted the City's formal snow plowing and sanding policies. In addition to these, the City has also established some customary practices and procedures which are not a part of the written policies. He continued that some cities have a more Road and Bridge Committee/February 13, 1996 Page 2 of 4