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Mayor Gamec stated that he knows some federal money has been earmarked for this project and <br />asked if that money would go away if the City does not approve the design. <br />County Commissioner Berg stated that there was $292,000 received from federal funds for the <br />railroad crossing and if this project isn't built next year, there is a sunset clause and the money <br />will go away and others can compete for those dollars. He stated that MnDOT is also planning <br />to contribute $200,000 for the relocation of the signals, but noted that MnDOT is scrambling for <br />money because of the recent 35W bridge collapse, however, there is not a sunset clause in the <br />funds. He stated that the City has entered into a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the County <br />and if this project doesn't move forward there will need to be discussions about this agreement. <br />Public Works Director Olson stated that he has received communication from MnDOT that they <br />would not support.an intersection that does not include a median, and would pull the $200,000. <br />Councilmember Dehen noted that there was information in the September 16, 2007 letter from <br />Doug Fischer that stated this intersection had been mapped several years ago. <br />County Commissioner Berg confirmed that the intersection had been mapped, but he was unsure <br />exactly when. He stated that if someone had looked at the County website, sometime in the last 5 <br />years, it would have shown the plans for raised medians at County road intersections. He stated <br />that most information about the schedule for construction projects can be found on the website. <br />Mayor Gamec noted that previous City Councils had agreed with the concepts and ideas of the <br />raised medians at this intersection and entered into the Joint Powers Agreement with the County. <br />City Administrator Ulrich pointed out the late time and that there was a regular City Council <br />meeting scheduled. <br />Public Works Director Olson noted that there were some people that would like the opportunity <br />to speak about this topic at the City Council meeting. <br />Mayor Gamec stated that he would like there to be a spokesperson because he does not want to <br />hear the same statements over and over. <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />None <br />ADJOURNMENT <br />The Work Session of the City Council was adjourned at 7:02 p.m. <br />City Council Work Session / November 13, 2007 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />