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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 13, 2001 Council Member Carlson suggested a condition of approval be added to indicate Elm Street will be reconstructed before 62nd Street. Council Member Reinert stated that is a Council action that has yet to take place. The only people that can stop the reconstruction of Elm Street is the Council. Council Member Carlson stated her concern is that she has seen funds moved around before. City Planner Smyser advised future Councils can change any action that is taken this evening. Council Member Carlson stated she would like the following added to the conditions: 1. Elm Street will be reconstructed prior to Holly Drive and/or 62nd Street. Council Member O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 113 ended. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Dahl stated she would like the trail to be co place due to safety issues. City Planner Smyser stated the the development. re development takes onstructed concurrently with Council Member Carlson stated she would like t +e>yp con i on of approval that the development can not be constructed until the reconstruction •_, 62nd'.eet is completed. Mayor Bergeson stated he is not in favo mg at condition of approval. Council Member Carlson stated th at s" .elieved the Council was discussing. Council Member O'Donnell ° `' e w Id prefer the motion be amended. Council Member Carlson through after 62nd Street is issues. Council Member D amendment to the motion to include that the development go eted since the City is removing the barricade and there are safety seconded the amendment. Council Member O'Donnell stated he is concerned about putting construction traffic on a newly constructed road. Council Member Reinert stated a better option would be to say the development can occur after the funds have been allocated to reconstruct 62nd Street. He indicated he agrees that the road should not be torn up after the reconstruction. Council Member Dahl inquired about the length of time for the feasibility report and how long the project would take. City Engineer Powell stated a report could be given to the Council in December 2001. By next spring a schedule would be developed. Ideally, the construction traffic should be on the old roadway. 18