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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 9, 2000 Fahey felt that the access points could be laid out to eliminate any safety issues, and indicated that he was not convinced that the median was necessary. The City Engineer suggested that he meet with the owners of The Venetian on site to discuss the driveway accesses. The Engineer pointed out that the median would only impact one traffic movement in and out of the site, and that is eliminating left turns from The Venetian Inn onto Little Canada Road. Scalze suggested that the County be included in the discussion of curb cuts onto Little Canada Road. Fahey, Morelan, Scalze, and LaValle agreed that the other two medians should remain a part of the project. Fahey directed the Engineer to have additional discussion with The Venetian about the median near the intersection as well as the curb cuts. The City Engineer felt that the sidewalk improvement on the north side of Little Canada Road adjacent to the Vitale shopping centers was an important past of the improvement. The sidewalk is in the same area as the existing trees in front of the shopping centers. To push the sidewalk further north would put it up against the parking lot. This would be a problem during the winter months since snow from the parking lot would be pushed onto the sidewalk. Fahey suggested that the City Engineer use his judgement with the sidewalk issue and try to work with the property owner. However, he noted that if the existing trees have to be removed, replacement trees could be planted. Morelan asked if the sidewalk was necessary. The City Administrator pointed out that the sidewalk, landscaping, turn lanes, and bike paths were all important amenities of the streetscape plan. The Administrator suggested that an alternative would be if the City were able to purchase the houses at 10 and 30 Little Canada Road and shift the road over slightly to the south. The Administrator indicated that he would check on the availability of those houses. Fahey agreed that these property owners should be contacted. The City Administrator noted that final plans for the project will come back to the Council for review and approval. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2000-2-39 -RECEIVING TFIE AMENDED FEAS7137LITY REPORT FOR IMPROT~MEENT NO. 96-1, LITTLE CANADA ROAD, AND ORDERING THE IMPRO vEMENT AND 11