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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JULY 10, 2013 indicated they would support whatever decision the City made. Blesener asked about the added turn -lanes on the I -35E bridge. The Administrator reported that the County will be responsible for that work, and the County has not indicated whether they will do turn lanes or not. The Administrator also noted that this is not just a cold -in -place recycle project. The road will be shifted to the north somewhat and concrete curb and gutter will also be added. The Administrator stated that the turning movements necessary on school days will be a challenge. He indicated that while it may be possible to accommodate school access, the issue could likely be avoided in delaying the project. Boss asked about detouring bus traffic south on McMenemy Road. The Administrator felt that would not be a practical detour in that many drivers will likely choose not to use it. Nelson noted that his company could stage the project as well as work on Saturdays to minimize impacts to the school. Blesener noted the extra traffic currently on Little Canada Road due to the Highway 36 project and the potential for extra traffic next year due to the MN PASS project. The Administrator indicated that because MN PASS is a design /build project, it is difficult to predict what the impacts will be. The Administrator stated that he would like to see the Little Canada Road project done as soon as possible, but expressed his concern with impacts to St. John's School. He again indicated that this conflict could be avoided if the project were rebid early in 2014 and the project work started early in the construction season. Blesener asked how far the project would extend into McMenemy Road. The Administrator replied that just around the corner. Boss again felt that a McMenemy Road detour would be possible. The Administrator noted that one of the issues is how St. John's School stages parents vehicles when they are dropping off /picking up their children. Boss asked Nelson when work could begin if the bid were awarded this evening. Nelson replied that work could start within 1 to 2 weeks. Again it was noted that Nelson's estimate to complete the project was 75 working days. Nelson pointed out that they could work 6 days per week as well as some Sundays. Montour asked about the lack of a written agreement with the County. The Administrator indicated that based on his conversations with the County he was confident relative to cost participation. He indicated that the County has not made a final decision on the turn -lane, however. Keis asked if proceeding with the street project this year and the sidewalks next year would be overly disruptive. The Administrator stated that the 6