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APPROVED AS AML,aDED JUNE 5, 2007 Council Member DeLapp asked that underground utilities be explored as part of the project. He also expressed concern about the way the project costs would be charged to property owners. A tentative project schedule and several informational meetings for residents about the process was provided. Funding options for the project are being developed with Ehlers and Associates to bring to the city council for discussion in August. Motion: Council member Johnson moved to approve the authorization for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Lake Elmo Avenue Infrastructure Project 1-94-30 Street (trunk sanitary sewer and water main extension, street reconstruction, trail, and storm sewer improvements) in the amount of $296, 600.00 and further authorize the City Administrator to execute an authorization,for this work by TKDA. Council member Park seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously. Presentation of transportation plans and projects City Engineer Griffin presented to the council the major transportation plans and specific projects as background for future decisions on roads. Washington County transportation engineers will be attending the June 12, 2007 Council Workshop to present projects, receive input, and demonstrate some recent use of round -a -bouts. City Engineer Griffin stated upon transportation types include: • Manning Avenue and north of Hwy. 36 north of 36 to CSAH 12 (May 2008) • Lake Elmo Avenue and Trunk Highway 36 • Keats (CSAFI 19) Avenue & Trunk Highway 36 Intersection • Demontreville Trail (CSAH 13) turn back and Trunk 36 to 50`t' St • Lake Elmo Avenue turn back from Oth Street to 1-94 • Lake Elmo fTomlOth Street and Highway 5 Doug Schoepke, 51s` and Keats, stated his concerns about the safety and diminished property values as a result of the new intersection design at Highway 36 and Keats Avenue. Elizabeth Meier, 5220 Keats Avenue, asked if cost was a factor between installing a light or a 3/4 interchange. Robert Anderson, 9800 55`h Street North, requested the city to ensure that residents be kept informed. He also asked if the Lake Elmo Avenue stoplight could be adjusted to stay on longer for turning traffic during rush hour. Jonni DelGraico, 9880 59a' Street Court, asked about the possibility of a frontage road from Keats Avenue to Hilton Trail. Len Juran, 9784 57`" Street N., stated his concerns about Keats Avenue and Hilton Trail. He indicated MnDOT needs to ensure safety since increased traffic is coming in anticipation of future growth. Lake Elmo City Council Minutes May 15, 2007