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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 27, 1997 Mr. Wessel stated it was his understanding that without an access off CSAH 14, the project will not work at this location. Council Member Kuether stated she understood Council Member Lyden was concerned that the road was not straight. She asked if Mr. Schreier was to purchase a small portion of land, if the road could then be straightened. Council Member Lyden stated he would still like to see all three parties be part of the answer. He felt this is for critical time of development of this corridor and he would like to see it done right. He stated he would like the issue to be tabled for two to four weeks to give the parties a chance to work together and straighten the road. Mr. Wessel recommended that the Council proceed with the road. If it was delayed further, it could jeopardize the whole roadway system. Council Member Lyden stated he would like to see two weeks allowed to define the best product available. If at the end of two weeks, there is no resolution, he would vote in favor of the realignment as presented. Mr. Ahrens noted the road could be straightened during the construction process as long as the proper right-of-ways were secured. Mayor Landers stated one year ago the Council expressed a commitment to bring more commercial development into the City to offset residential taxes. The realignment will provide an opportunity to bring more commercial development into the area. He could see no reason to deny the realignment. Mr. Wessel stated his overall concern was that the project move forward. He stated he would be satisfied with waiting two weeks if he was guaranteed that if nothing had changed, Council Member Lyden would still be committed to the realignment. Council Member Lyden stated he would commit to that. He stated he would like to see staff, the landowners, the developer and the user find a way to straighten the road together. Mr. Schumacher stated a lot of energy had been put into the realignment over the past six months. He did not know if anything that has not been accomplished thus far could be accomplished in another two weeks. Mr. Ahrens noted the transaction was between two private property owners. He noted staff can continue to talk but cannot force anyone to do anything. Council Member Bergeson stated he hoped the property owners might come together and develop a solution that was better than what was proposed. He suggested an alternate incentive which would be to start the clock tonight by approving the project. He did not feel anything could be accomplished within two weeks. PAGE 8