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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 24, 2001 Council Member Carlson inquired about the neighboring streets and the capabilities of them. City Engineer Powell advised the need to reconstruct Elm Street proceeded this project. The concerns raised related to the condition of the road and the traffic flow. The busses do arrive at separate times for the middle school and elementary school. Elm Street will be reconstructed. He stated the plan is adequate relating to traffic flow and circulation. Council Member Carlson inquired about the direction of flow from the busses coming in. Mr. Christianson referred to a map indicating the traffic flow from the busses noting they will come in primarily from the west or at the Elm Street crossing. Council Member O'Donnell moved to adopt Resolution No. 01— 159, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Mayor Bergeson stated that at one time before the planning for the middle school project, an extra road exit was planned to Lake Drive. City Engineer Powell advised there e no street plans that will affect the school. Previous plans that may have played a role have bee Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 01-159 can be found in the City Clerk Lino Lakes Marketplace Improvements, PUB Powell stated at the August 27, 2001, mee Street and Utility Improvements report. will be taken. He noted the only RING, John Powell - City Engineer uncil received the Lino Lakes Marketplace e report in detail and advised public comment be assessed are JADT and the Marketplace. City Engineer Powell also d ' roject costs and the schedule noting construction would begin in April 2002. - note r ' e Co my may share in the costs of the signal if their counts warrant funding. He also revie e r ance between the signal lights on the roadway and ramps. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the potential cost savings and asked if they would come from the 2006 project. City Engineer Powell advised the potential cost savings will partly come from construction costs due to the flexibility, from the County. Council Member O'Donnell inquired about the timing of the possible realignment of 77th Street to Apollo. City Engineer Powell realignment of 77th Street would have to be considered as part of a future development. The City is not proposing to realign the roadway now but that should be considered for future development. Council Member Dahl asked how far the median will go past 77th Street up Lake Drive. City Engineer Powell advised the total painted median past 77th Street is 600 feet. The concrete median is 280 feet past the centerline of 77th Street. 8