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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 City policy. Construction is anticipated to begin by October 14, 1996, and will be complete by July 31, 1997. Council Member Kuether asked which Rehbein properties would be affected. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Rehbein property lies along Fourth Avenue, including a section at the northeast end to the location of the jacking over to Apollo Drive. Council Member Neal questioned approval of this matter absent executed agreements. Mr. Ahrens indicated that there is not a problem in delaying action until the agreements are signed; however, Mr. Schumacher explained that the reason for not having the agreements signed is due to an error in an easement description not to any substantive issues among the parties. Council Member Lyden pointed out that a great deal of interest exists with regard to the stop light. Mr. Ahrens indicated that OSM has submitted a signal justification report to the State indicating that seven (7) of the 11 warrants for the signal have been met. Only one warrant is required to justify a signal. Official response from MnDOT is expected by November 1. Additionally, Mr. Ahrens explained that turn back funds are anticipated to assist in the financing of the signal installation. Council Member Kuether asked about the speed study by the County on Lake Drive. Mr. Ahrens explained that no reports have yet been received. However, correspondence from the County indicated that they had adopted a resolution which addressed our issues, and had passed the request on to the State. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 128 contingent upon receipt of executed right-of-way agreements. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Neal voting no. Resolution No. 96 - 128 can be found at the end of these minutes. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS For Your Information, Summary of 1996 Primary Election - Ms. Anderson presented Council with a written summary of election results, and explained that the election proceeded as expected with an 8.5% turnout. Council Member Neal asked about the cost of the election. Ms. Anderson stated around $5,000. Voice of Democracy Proclamation - Ms. Anderson read the following: VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROCLAMATION 8