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flows, possibly opening the gate ~p for one/Week. He believes there should be two openings at Mallard Ponds, but at what cost does that oCcur.: That is the sequence of studies they need to move folwvard. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by counCi!member Elvig, to send this issue back to Engineering and Public Works to look at some alternatives. Fmlher discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey indicated the opportunity of the cold weather should be used to look at the snowplowing situation. Councilmember Strommen suggested this topic be included on an upcoming Work Session agenda. Councilmember Cook noted looking at what happens to the traffic flows when 142nd Avenue is closed down could be done without affecting a lot of the traffic. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised there is a little time to work on this issue. The construction project is not due tolbe let until later this summer. The representative of Bolten and Menk worked with MnDOT for a number of years, and he had indicated that the issue is the regional roadway, There needs to be a way to increase the capacity of those roadways, but that can be brought back at a later time. He explained Barium Street xvill not be closed until the construction project occursi and there seems to be some support by the residents for that closure. That needs to be an official action within the next month. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to support the closure of the Barium Street access onto CR 116 as recommended by staff. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey stated when the Barium Street access is closed it should be certain that there is no snow or anything at the gated access that would impede emergency access. Councilmember Elvig suggested roadblocks and traffic counts be conducted. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied staff will complete some studies before this is brought back to the Public Works Committee. Motion cmTied. Voting Yes: Mayor Game(:, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffi'ey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None2 Case #1: Report from Personnel Committee 1 ) Assistant Consider Ending prObatiOnary Period of Patrol Officer Assistant City Administrator explained Brad Bluml was hired for the position of Patrol Officer on .lanuary 14, 2004 and his one-year probationary period ended on January 14, 2005. Based on a satisfactory one-year appraisal, Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend Mr. Bluml be retained as a regular full-time patrol officer. City CounCil/February 8, 2005 page 1 i of 30