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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 1998 responsibilities with respect to operation and maintenance of this signal system. Pursuant to the proposed agreement, Lino Lakes would be responsible for electrical costs to operate the signal system, construction costs, and the maintenance, relamping and painting of luminaries. Anoka County would maintain the traffic signal controller, traffic signal lamps, loop detectors, associated wiring of the traffic control system, and traffic signal painting at the City's cost. The County would bill the City for any maintenance work performed or subcontracted for by the County. Mr. Ahrens further explained the reason for the City having responsibility for the costs of this traffic signal. Pursuant to County policy, the traffic control signal which is the subject of this request is an "unwarranted" system, and as such is the financial responsibility of the City. Had this signal system fallen within the requirements for a "warranted" system and been a programmed improvement by the County, the County would have been responsible for certain maintenance and construction costs. With respect to the proposed Joint Powers Agreement, Mr. Ahrens pointed out that City Attorney Hawkins has reviewed the document and found it to be in order. Council Member Bergeson asked about estimated annual cost to the City. Mr. Ahrens estimated the cost to be between approximately $1,000 and $3,000 plus the County's portion, electrical costs and any other City costs. Council Member Neal asked if the school district shared any cost responsibility. Mr. Ahrens explained that the district paid for two-thirds (2/3rds) of the construction cost, but bears no responsibility for operation. Mayor Sullivan indicated that this traffic signal could have been considered "warranted", had installation been delayed. However, due to safety issues, Council requested that the signal be installed at the time the school was constructed. Council Member Bergeson asked if the City's obligation through the proposed agreement could be terminated at some time in the future, if the traffic count causes this installation to be considered "warranted". The City Attorney indicated that the agreement could be terminated at any time with 30 days notice. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 30, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 30 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 31, Restrict Parking on Portions of Ware Road - Mr. Ahrens explained that, pursuant to Minnesota State Aid rules, the City must adopt a resolution restricting parking along reconstructed state aid roads that do not have parking lanes provided in the design. Ware Road has portions on its west side between Ash and Birch Streets, and on its east side, between Ash Street and the south property line of lot 11, block 4, Shenandoah that 10