Minutes - Council Work Session - 08/31/2004

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Mayor Gamec suggested businesses in the area be notified of the worksession. Councihnember Elvig suggested the residents on the west side of TH 47 also be notified of the workscssion. Assistant Public Works Director Olson indicated a second modification being proposed by MnDOT is to correct a conflict between right turns from CSAH 5 onto southbound TH 47 with left turns fi'om Xkimo Street onto southbound TH 47. Two possible alternatives have been proposed for alleviating this conflict. Staff would be supportive of either of these measures since complaints have been received regarding this situation. He indicated although not specifically mentioned in this letter, this project may also be an opportunity to create the following: · The northbound bypass lane at 157th Lane that was authorized by the Council. This improvement would involve only a minimal amount of additional pavement, however, traffic control will probably be a significant cost element. · The northbound bypass lane at 180th Lane that was not authorized by the City Council but was discussed at the same time as 157th Lane NW. · The elimination of the hump that is approximately 600 feet south of the intersection of 167th Avenue NW and TH 47. Mayor Gamcc suggested the passing lane at the golf course also be addressed. for the foot bridge at the golf course. MAYOR AND COUNCIL Mayor Gamcc informed the Council and staffthat the county has inquired of the City's interest in taking back Couuty Road 63. City Administrator Norman indicated this subject will need to go through the proper procedure, and will be discussed by staff. ADJOURNNIENT Motion by Councihnember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried. The City Council Work Session of the City Council adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Respect fully submitted, City Council Work Session/August 31, 2004 Page 8 of 9