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COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 26, 1990 Second Avenue will send a great deal of traffic through the area, however, dedicated turn lanes should allow the traffic to move smoothly. Council Member Kuether asked if there will be a stop light at the Highway #49 /Lake Drive intersection. Mayor Bisel said at some time, but we do not know when. There was further discussion regarding when four (4) lanes would be justified for the intersection and whether the deadline could be met to enter into the cooperative agreement with MnDOT. Council Member Reinert said that the Council could order the study and if "red flags" appeared the matter could be brought back to the Council. Council Member Reinert moved to proceed with the four (4) lane intersection and the study to justify this intersection and if problems are indicated the matter is to be brought back to the Council. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. On a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. CONSIDERATION OF ADOPTING THE CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT BY- LAWS - RANDY SCHUMACHER Mr. Schumacher explained that the Steering Committee has reviewed and modified the by -laws of the Fire District. The most significant change was the elimination of committee responsibility and re- delegation of some responsibilities to the Fire Chief and Steering Committee. Mr. Schumacher noted that the City Attorney has reviewed the by -laws and has recommended approval of them. Council Member Reinert explained that this situation is different in that there are no department heads, no paid employees and no structured work conditions. The by -laws are needed to help run the Fire District. Council Member Reinert said that the Steering Committee had to recognize that these are volunteers with special desires and the Steering Committee can not run volunteers as you would run employees. Council Member Neal noted that there is some feeling among the fire fighters that the City Administrators are taking over the operation the Fire District. Council Member Reinert noted that the fire fighters did feel "imposed upon ". However, both Council Member Neal and Council Member Reinert felt the situation would improve with time. Mr. Schumacher also noted frustration from the fire fighters regarding the fact that there still is not a new fire hall in Centerville and the district still has a lot of old, used equipment. They do not understand why it has taken five (5) years for the Fire District to get organized. Mayor Bisel said he felt that the fire fighters must realize responsibility to the people they serve. They must also