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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 26, 1996 clarifying the distinction between accomplishing city engineering standards and financial • obligation. Council Member Lyden suggested that an additional 150 acres of MUSA is excessive. He added that the remaining 141 acres can only be used in residential development. He expressed interest in waiting until conclusion of the Comprehensive Plan with respect to MUSA designation. Council Member Kuether moved to table consideration of the Interim MUSA Reserve Criteria Policy. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Approval of Consulting Engineer Agreement/Transportation Plan - SRF Consulting Group, Inc. - Mr. Ahrens reminded Council that on August 9, 1996, he presented a report and request for approval of a consulting engineer agreement to prepare the City's transportation plan with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. He stressed that the Transportation Plan component of the Comprehensive Plan is critical to certain areas of the City, such as 35W and Trunk Highway 49 interchange (Town Center). The agreement provided for review, outlines the scope of service and basis for payment. The not -to -exceed amount for the Transportation Plan is $21,500, with additional costs for SRF attendance at meetings and public informational meetings. In addition, if the City elects to conduct a special area study, it is estimated that it will cost an additional $1,000 to $3,000 per study area. The overall Transportation Plan is estimated to cost between $30,000 and $40,000, depending upon the number of meetings and special area studies conducted. Mr. Ahrens added that at its August 21, 1996 work session, Mr. Ferrol Robinson of SRF Consulting Group outlined the process of preparing a transportation plan and also gave Council examples of other plans that his firm has completed. Additionally, Mr. Robinson answered questions posed by Council. Council Member Kuether asked who decides the number of meetings that would be attended by SRF on behalf of the City. Mr. Ahrens responded that the Task Force Steering Committee would direct attendance at such meetings. Council Member Kuether clarified that the same group would control the area studies. Council Member Lyden requested an estimated total cost. Mr. Ahrens explained that at present he only sees one special area study of critical importance, and that is the 35W area. Using that as a "given", he estimated the total cost to be approximately $27,000. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the Consulting Engineer Agreement/Transportation Plan with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 94, Erect "No Parking" Signs on Glenview Drive and Glenview Lane - Mr. Ahrens explained that during summer activity at Sunrise Park, the