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• • COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 12, 1996 Mr. Ahrens stated that the section of Fourth Avenue between Elm Street and I35W was severed when interstate construction occurred, and hasn't been used for transportation purposes since that time. With construction of the Centennial Middle School, the main entrance to the school property utilizes part of that Fourth Avenue right-of-way, prohibiting any additional public use of that portion of right-of-way. Additionally, access to the northerly light industrial parcel would be accessed off the road alignment with a cul-de-sac de sac and road system off of Lake Drive. Therefore, the Fourth Avenue right-of-way is not needed at that location. Mr. Ahrens repeated that he is not seeking Council action at this time as utility easements must be determined for watermain and sanitary sewer, and these plans are still in the drafting process. Council Member Bergeson asked about parcel #3 on the map provided to Council. He wanted to know whether or not that parcel was perceived as having access at some future time and, under the proposed plan, would be landlocked. Mr. Ahrens explained that parcel #3 should not be severed from road access, and that he would verify its status on the updated map. Mayor Landers opened the public hearing at 6:47 p.m. There being no public response, Council Member Bergeson moved to close the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 -147, Approval of Trunk Highway 49 Turnback Agreement - Mr. Ahrens explained that on June 24, 1996, Council approved a memorandum of understanding between the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City which identified the City's intent to turn back a portion of Trunk Highway 49 from Lilac Street south to the entrance to the correctional facility. The formal agreement for that transfer has been drafted by MnDOT, and is to be considered by Council for approval. In essence the agreement provides that turn back account funds can be used for maintenance and reconstruction of this portion of Fourth Avenue, and that those funds are typically above our 20% cap on State aid mileage. Mr. Ahrens calculated that these funds should total approximately $22,000 in maintenance to the City over a 10 -year period. Council Member Lyden asked if Mr. Ahrens felt the $22,000 is adequate for the subject amount of roadway. Mr. Ahrens indicated that it is adequate, especially considering it was just overlaid in the summer of 1995, so very little maintenance should be required. Council Member Neal asked if the section of Lilac Street being considered runs from Sunset to Lake Drive, or just one-half of that distance. Mr. Ahrens responded the City would get a small portion of Fourth Avenue, sandwiched between two City roads.