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City Engineer Westby replied there are a couple of things they could potentially glean from an independent study. He noted the study was done in July, raising questions if the pandemic made an adjustment in traffic volumes. In addition, school is also in session now, which wasn’t the case when the study was completed. Councilmember Howell asked for clarification and consensus on which roads would be covered in a new study. Councilmember Woestehoff commented that his procedural point would be similar to what Councilmember Specht referred to that hearing from the public first may be advantageous before making any motions otherwise. Councilmember Musgrove asked for clarification on the timeline, noting the City has 60 days but can file for an extension for another 60 days. The Council is currently in the first 60 days but could file for a second extension and still be in line for the structure of the project, they wouldn’t be at risk of having the project move forward without Council input. City Administrator Ulrich replied the dates need to be verified. He believed the next 60 days would be January 11, 2022 at which time action would need to take place. Mayor Kuzma asked if there is a second extension of 60 additional days. City Attorney Knaak replied there is a possibility to extend it if there is an agreement or waiver on the part of the applicant. The Council can require the 60 days by providing written notice but to be extended beyond that, there needs to be agreement from the applicant. Mayor Kuzma asked if they only have one more 60-day extension and nothing beyond that. City Attorney Knaak confirmed this, adding that is one thing they can be sure of. Mayor Kuzma asked for public comment. th Jackie Latour, 6951 168 Avenue NW, commented on the traffic study having been done in July. She stated that large corporations, like the one she works for, will not go back to work until January at the earliest because of COVID. Her entire company is home right now. She felt it was the same for many other large corporations and commented they will see a large difference when it comes to everyone returning to their normal business locations. She would like to see another traffic study done. Jeff Uker, 17121 Variolite Street, stated he has lived there since 1995. He felt some mistakes had been made, one of them being City Council not listening to citizens. He noted that early on, they had a Charter amendment because of the City sewer and water and had the Town Center issue as well. He acknowledged the current Council was not present for those but he has found the process frustrating. His property will be one that sees the biggest impact and he didn’t receive notice. He questioned the change from 10 acres to one-quarter acre lots with a small buffer. He wanted consideration to leave bigger lots on the outside instead of putting 55-foot lots on the inside. He City Council / November 9, 2021 Page 8 of 26