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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 City Engineer Powell the current proposal was not staff's original concept of the traffic in the area. The Marketplace project indicated a second access was absolutely necessary. The price the City pays for the second access is the median. The median will not change and there is very little flexibility. Ms. Gunderson asked if there is anyway to go back to Ryan and tell them the second access will not be put in due to many concerns. City Engineer Powell stated that issue was discussed at length at the July 11 meeting. Ryan indicated there would not be a project if there is not a second access. An approved resolution was sent to the County that supported the second access. Ms. Gunderson asked if it is correct to assume the plan will go through. She stated the major problem is the median and residents feel as though it is already done. She asked if the plan has been finalized. City Engineer Powell indicated he believes the City has moved past the second access point in the project. Ms. Gunderson begged the Council not to allow the median on 77th e Shs tated residents have huge concerns and many U-turns will be made and there will bs. She asked the Council to change the plan. She indicated she spoke to Jog ri lso $ + en though this complies with the County's guidelines, he indicated he would no + en s plan. The City would be looking at four (4) more lots that would be interru't e plan for 77th Street goes through. Mayor Bergeson stated it is not the intent a ��uE. to � ce the realignment of 77th Street. 411 • Mr. David Nelson, 7785 Carol D discussed. He asked if the Ci idea. ssibility of a driveway behind Target was ore thought to that noting he does not support that City Engineer Powell : d t e is no connection from the development to 77th Street proposed at this time. Mr. Nelson asked what will happen to Target's business when the ramps and bridge are tom up in 2006. He asked if the City will have to give them more financial help. City Engineer Powell advised the bridge and ramps will be tom up and closed for a period of time for the 2006 project. There is value to having the roadway widened because that will help with the traffic. The project will also be phased to help with traffic problems. He noted Target is aware of the 2006 project. Council Member Reinert advised the abatement is for a maximum of five (5) years and $519,000. If the value of the property is lower then the abatement amount is lowered. The City is protected is relation to this issue. 10