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<br />doesn't understand why this process would take 12 months. He stated that his business has <br />suffered more than it should and is down about 50%. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that staff had contacted him a few weeks ago when the barricades were <br />taken down that there was a problem. He stated that they almost had to keep the crossing closed, <br />but decided it would be better to let traffic through even though it was funneled down, instead of <br />shutting it down completely. He stated that they have talked about work on his property for <br />curbing which they will try to get done by next spring. He stated that something happened with <br />the railroad, but he is not exactly sure what it is. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated that he knows that one of the arms had to be repaired because <br />some equipment backed into it and broke it. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that the issue was with the scheduling of the railroad and their <br />crews and equipment, so it will not be done until next spring. He stated that there are two lanes <br />open now and next spring it is anticipated there will be a 2-day closure to complete the project <br />and open up four lanes. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamatpour stated that the people who are responsible for the project should know basics of <br />management and he doesn't think they do. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec suggested that he talk to the County because they are the lead agency for this <br />project. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamatpour stated that all the parties involved should be at the table when decisions are <br />made. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec reiterated that Mr. Yamatpour should contact the County, because although the <br />City is part of the project, the County is the lead agency. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamatpour asked if the City Engineer should have checked the reports to see that everything <br />was there. He stated that he got a letter four years ago, from the State that the budget is there for <br />Highway #10. He stated that he feels there has been mismanagement of this project and <br />someone should be held accountable. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec reiterated that the County is the lead agency for this project and he will need to <br />work with the County. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamatpour stated that he has gone to the County twice and then they sent a sheriff to the <br />station to investigate him as a terrorist. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamatpour became very agitated and argumentative. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked Mr. Yamatpour to sit down because he felt his behavior was out of order, <br />but reiterated that he should take his comments to the County. <br /> <br />City Council! November 10, 2008 <br />Page 3 of 12 <br />