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<br />the bridge crossing with this interchange. His opinion is that MnDDT will be able to <br />justify removal of these two ramps. There has been talk about so many different <br />scenarios - the pros and cons - would this work, what do we have to give up, what costs <br />us more. . . <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that the purpose of this is for staff to know Council is all on the <br />same page. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson responded yes. If Council chooses to shift to the west, that's your prerogative <br />as long as we know it could affect this ramp. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated that moving more to the west seemed to be a more viable project as <br />far as cost. It looks like the bank has to go regardless. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that the interchange at the entrance - that would be the south <br />side of Highway # 1 0 - that would include Premiere Furniture, etc. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey added Pleasureland RV as well. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson stated to the south is residential. Maybe this shifts further to the west and the <br />road comes and separates business/commercial from residential. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated maybe everything gets shifted and straightened out a bit. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated he did not know if our options are that different right now. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated we need to get an idea if this has a chance to get funded in the next <br />two to five years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated that we will not have a congestion problem once the train <br />comes m. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson summarized Council wants to keep the cost as low as possible in everything <br />from design. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wise stated that the Town Center without the overpass is not a viable <br />product. <br /> <br />Mr. Olson stated that each one of these designs came through the City. They <br />recommended three lanes in each direction - MnDOT said no way. The third lane will be <br />an accident waiting to happen. Three lanes all the way would have added another seven <br />to eight million dollars. They estimate 51,000 vehicle trips out of Town Center in a day. <br /> <br />Mayor Ramsey stated we need to give staff reassurance we are on board with this bridge <br />location and figure out what will have the least amount of impact. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session - September 29, 2009 <br />Page 5 of 11 <br />