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City Council Minutes October 8, 2001 Page 4 the a.m. and for eastbound traffic on School Street in the p.m. during the school year. He indicated that the estimated construction cost for the improvements would be under $10,000. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MODIFICATIONS AND THE EXPENDITURE OF $10,000 FROM CAPITAL PROJECTS RESERVE TO COVER THE MODIFICATIONS. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.9. Consider MnDOT Highway 10 ,(East.) Frontage Road Proposal City Engineer Terry Maurer discussed options for the continuation of the East Highway 10 frontage road north of the Scott Powell development. Terry explained that he has submitted a cooperative grant application to MnDOT to extend the road north out of Mississippi Ridge into the area of Saxon Motors. He stated that the application requests MnDOT's participation in the road construction. Terry explained that in order for MnDOT to participate, they are requiring the City to close the e,,dsting access and crossing at Option A (Zane and Highway 10). The City Engineer distributed a drawing sho~ving two street alignment options. He indicated that MnDOT would participate in Street Alignment (Option B) shown in the handout if the City only closes the median and not the access. Terry indicated that the landowners had suggested restricting the access temporarily and possibly closing it later. The Council consented to have the City Engineer continue negotiations with the landowners for street/utility right-of-way and to pursue Option A. 4.10. NCDA Update Mayor ICiinzing updated the Council on a recent NCDA meeting she and the City Administrator attended. She indicated MnDOT had submitted a grant application to the Federal Transit Authority, which terminated the line at Big Lake. Mayor IG_inzing stated that the Commissioner of Transportation explained that the request to terminate the line at Big Lake was for monetary reasons only, necessary for the grant, and in no way means that the line will be terminated at Big Lake. It was the consensus of the Council to authorize the City Administrator to draft a letter to MnDOT showing the City's support of having the line continue as proposed and not to stop at Big Lake. 5. Open Mike No one appeared for Open Mike. 4.11. Consider Bailey Purchase Agreement The City Administrator explained that the City is proposing to purchase the Bailey property for the furore expansion of the Library or Library parking lot. He indicated that the Planning Commission has reviewed the request and has determined that the acquisition is consistent with the comprehensive plan. The City Administrator stated that the proposal is for a life estate arrangement and the City is paying the appraised price of $144,000 at closing.