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3) Report on Shoulder Improvements to T.H.//47 and 157tI' Lane <br />The Public Works Committee recom'mended that the City Council direct staff to continue <br />discussions with MnDOT to improve the intersection ofT.Iq. #47 and 157'h Lane and ifMnDOT <br />is not willing to pay to expand the roadway the Committee recommended that the City pay for <br />that cost. It was noted that staffcould complete the work for a maximmn cost of $2,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated that there seems to be a problem with the striping on T.H. #47 at 156th <br />Lane. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler noted that staff will be contacting MnDOT regarding <br />a couple of issues at that intersection. <br /> <br />4) Update on Park N Ride Facility <br />A presentation frOlTl Mr. Lasher was given at the meeting outlining his expertise in the area of <br />parking structures and the Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council <br />authorize the hiring of Jim Lasher from LSA Design to determine the ultimate use of the Park <br />and Ride facility for a not to exceed amount of $35,000 and directed staff to prepare a <br />reimbursement resolution. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned as to when they expected the open the Park N Ride facility. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied that they are looking at the fall of this year. <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund noted that the reimbursement resolution is in the case tonight for adoption. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmennan, seconded by Councilmember Elvig to adopt Resolution <br />#04-01-019 establishing procedures relating to compliance with reimbursement bond regulations <br />under the internal revenue code. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councih-nembers Zimmerman, Elvig, Pearson and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Cook and Kurak. <br /> <br />5) Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plans Update <br />Bob Brown, Bolten & Menk was present to explain the City's water system. Mr. Brown <br />reviewed the proposed location of the three new wells noting that no additional wells can be <br />developed until potential regional impacts of continued use of wells on the aquifer are addressed. <br />The City will be required to monitor the impact on local aquifers as well as assess viability of <br />surface water supply. Staff also presented the pro~ess that has been made with the update to the <br />1991 Comprehensive Sewer Plan. It was noted that many discussions have been held with the <br />Metropolitan Council regarding capacity issued and staff explained the process they intend on <br />pursuing to acquire more allocated capacity from the Metropolitan Council. <br /> <br />6) Consider Hiring Consultant to Begin Design of New Municipal Well <br />The Public Works Committee recommended that the City Council authorize staff to hire Bolten <br />& Menk for an amount not to exceed $85,930 to perform the design work necessary for Well No. <br />6 and to implement the monitoring plan after approval from the DNR. <br /> <br />P24 <br /> <br />Ci~ Council/January 27, 2004 <br /> Page 6 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />