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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MARCH 24, 2010 GRANT of 270 parking stalls and would be located on current MN DOT right-of- APPLICATION way. The Planner reported that part of the plan includes an area on the FOR PARK east-bound ona•amp for transit buses. The Plamler noted that there is & RIDE some history on this park and ride proposal and the City previously questioned the feasibility of the facilities with the existing bridge in plane. Metro Transit is seeking the letter of support of their Chapter 152 Gra<rt Application from the City. Montour noted that in previously reviewing a proposed park and ride for this area, the City did not support it given the existing bridge and the traffic congestion in the area. Montour asked if the County has looked at the proposal in light of the bridge replacement project. The City Administrator reported that Jim Tolaas from the County was not aware of the project and there have been no discussions relative to traffic impacts on County Road B or Rice Street. The Administrator noted that the last time the park acid ride was proposed St. Jude Medical expressed concern given the additional traffic that would be directed from the park and ride to County Road B aid the Rice Sheet intersection. At that time the City indicated that it might supporC the project once the bridge was redone. 1'he Administrator felt that a traffic analysis should be done to gauge the impact that a park and ride lot would have on this area. Keis stated that while he is a supporter of park and ride facilities, he agreed that a traffic study should be done and that the project should be reviewed with the County in light of the bridge project. McGraw and Montour agreed, and it was the consensus of the Council that they could not act on the Metro Transit request until there was more information on this issue and the proposal was reviewed with both the County and St. Jude Medical. COMP PLAN The City Planner reported that the Metropolitan Council has provided feedback on the Comprehensive Plan update relative to some incomplete items. The Planner indicated that these items relate primarily to internal consistency in population projection numbers. These changes have been made and were submitted to the Met Council. 'T'he Planner was hopefully that the document will he approved by the Met Council in April. Montour asked when the next update cycle would begin. The Planner reported that there are some discussions of moving the Comprehensive Plan update cycle up to be more in sync with the Census. 2010 'The City Administrator reported that the City has received bids for 2010 IMPROVEMENTS Improvements. The bids for the reconstruction projects reflect a dramatic savings and are approximately 25% under the City Engineer's estimate 15