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this. Mr. Jankowski stated that if we can shrink the land acquisition cost to zero, there is no problem with funding the right-of-way acquisition. We could maybe use MSA funds, however, we would then have to redefine the MSA system. Councilmember Haas Steffen was opposed to designating City MSA mileage for County road purposes and suggested it would be better to get a short term loan to cover the land acquisition costs. Case #3: Consider Revision of Snow and Ice Control Policy City Engineer Jankowski stated that at the October 14, 1997 Road and Bridge Committee meeting, the Committee asked that costs be presented for a four-hour snow removal. For a normal snowfall - two to four inches - the plowing is basically completed within six hours on the major routes. The last two hours are to clean out cul-de-sacs, etc. Councilmember Haas Steffen mentioned that the County starts their plows immediately when there's snowfall and their goal is blacktop. It was thought that a four-hour snow removal process would be cost prohibitive. This issue could be reviewed again after the first of the year with Dean Kapler when he is in the position of Public Works Director. Case #4: Update on Traffic Circle City Engineer Jankowski reported that there has been some problems with vandalism to the traffic circle installed at 149th and Peridot. He stated that there is also a problem with the longer wheel base vehicles being able to negotiate the circle when traveling westbound. He noted that the circle is located farther from the southern edge of the pavement than it is supposed to be. If we move the circle south, we think these vehicles (i.e. buses) can better negotiate the circle. He proposed moving the circle three feet. Public Works Supervisor Mevissen felt that the traffic circle is a hazard and should not be in the road at all. He also expressed concern about snowplowing in that area. Councilmember Haas Steffen felt that the circle was the most inexpensive way for a temporary fix for that area's speeding traffic. She suggested it be given more of a chance. Consensus was that the Public Works Department would move the traffic circle three feet to the south. Case #5: Consideration of Replacing Chapter 8.30 of City Code (Sewage Disposal Systems) with Minnesota Rules Chapter 7080 City Engineer Jankowski reported that by State law, the City is required to bring its ordinances in conformance with Chapter 7080 by December 31, 1997. He presented a model ordinance provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He noted the shaded areas in the Road and Bridge Committee/November 18, 1997 Page 5 of 7