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Page 3 Mayor Miedtke said in view of no clear cut opposition to the sidewalks per se, he would move that the Council approve the plans for the re- construction of 29th Avenue as presented by the Engineer but with sidewalks included on both sides of the street from Stinson Blvd. to Highway 8. There was no second of the motion. Motion by Councilman Sundland, seconded by Councilman Sauer to approve the plans for the reconstruction of 29th Avenue as presented by the Engineer for submission to the Minnesota Highway Department for application of MSA funding. Before voting on the motion, Councilman Stauffer and Councilman Haik said they wanted the motion amended to extend the existing walkways on the north side of 29th and east of Silver Lake Road from Rooelle Avenue to Silver Lake Road at the same time that the present pathways are reconstructed as per the plans for reconstructing the roadway in that area. Mr. Shabaz said he felt it was just as important to provide sidewalks on Armour Terrace and Crestview Drive so that pedestrians and cyclists could safely reach the sidewalks on 29th. The contrast in traffic counts on those streets with that for 29th was cited as a justification for not giving them the same priority. Councilman Sundland said he would rather consider the whole sidewalk question after the new roadway had been constructed when he felt the need for sidewalks could better be eialuated. Motion by Councilman Haik, seconded by Councilman Stauffer to amend the motion to include the reconstruction of the existing walkways in the reconstruction plans for 29th Avenue and to extend the walkways on the north side of 29th from Rozelle to Silver Lake Road. Voting on the amendment: Aye: Stauffer, Sauer, Miedtke, Haik Nay: Sundland Amendment carried. Voting on the amended motion: Aye: Sauer, Stauffer, Miedtke, Haik Nay: Sundland Motion carried. The meeting was recessed from 9:05 P.M. to 9:24 P.M. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Sundland to authorize the City to enter into a lease agreement with Hennepin County for the use of the public safety communications equipment. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Councilman Stauffer, seconded by Councilman Haik to approve the passenger waiting shelter agreements with the MTC and to authorize the necessary signatures when the official documents are received. Motion carried unanimously.