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MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF MARCH 12, 2012 <br />Miron called the meeting to order at 8:30 am. <br />PRESENT: Arcand, Graff, Klein, Puleo, and Miron <br />ABSENT: Bever and Denaway <br />STAFF: Bryan Bear, City Administrator <br />Rachel Juba, Planner <br />APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR THE EDA MEETING OF FEBRUARY 13, 2012 <br />Arcand made motion, Klein seconded, to approve minutes for the EDA meeting of <br />February 13, 2012 <br />All aye. Motion carried. <br />UPDATE ON ROUNDABOUT CENTER ISLAND DESIGN <br />The EDA discussed the possible roundabout at the intersection of 170th Street and TH61. <br />The City Engineer provided a presentation on the project and outlined possibilities for the <br />center island design. The EDA made a recommendation to the City Council to authorize <br />preparation of concepts and associated costs for the design for its consideration. This item <br />was considered at the March 5. 2012, City Council meeting, staff updated the EDA on the <br />decision of the City Council. <br />The City Council directed staff and WSB to develop options for the roundabout for <br />consideration by the EDA and City Council. <br />UPDATE ON HARDWOOD CREEK TRAIL <br />The EDA discussed the railroad abandonment and the extension plans for Hardwood <br />Creek Trail. The EDA also discussed the grade of the trail as it extends south of 1451h <br />Street. The EDA made a recommendation to the City Council to direct staff to continue <br />working with Washington County to ensure the grade of the trail will be consistent with <br />the rest of the trail to ensure accessibility and visibility for businesses. This item was <br />considered at the March 5. 2012, City Council meeting, staff updated the EDA on the <br />decision of the City Council. <br />The City Council accepted the EDA and Parks Commission recommendation and <br />directed staff to work with Washington County in planning the Hardwood Creek <br />Regional Trail extension from 145th Street to 140th Street and ensure that it has the proper <br />grade to be accessible and that the grade and tree line to remain south of CSAH 8 to <br />continue to provide a buffer for the residential neighborhood. <br />