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City Council Minutes Page 3 May 27, 2003 ............................. Road 33 and regarding the possibility of making County Road 33 a State Aid road. The need for county planning of preferred alignments and an official map of a new alignment was discussed. D. County Road 1 Dave Schwarting provided an update on the progress of the County Road 1 project. He noted that the project is split into two projects with the south end of the road being completed in 2005 and the north end in 2006. Discussion was also held regarding the need for pedestrian trails along the road and the low probability of this being included in the project. E. County Road 40 Dave Schwarting indicated that the County has been successful in obtaining federal funding for the project. He indicated that the County is requesting to delay the project and reserve the federal funds until the project develops. Mayor I~inzing suggested pursuing rights-of-way to see if property owners are interested in gifting the land. An official map of the revised route was discussed. F. County Road 44 Dave Schwarting indicated that the County has approved this project for 2004. He noted that when the project is completed, the County may want to turn the road over to the City. Mr. Schwarting stated that the county is proposing that the City take the lead in the project in order to keep it on schedule. He indicated that the county will enter into a contract with the City and that the County would commit the money for the county road. He further noted that the City would have control over the entire project but the County would approve the County Road part of the project. Mr. Schwarting indicated that the project is a $1,000,000 project with 30% being estimated as the City's responsibility. Mr. Schwarting suggested that the City make a decision on the design of the road. Following discussion, it was the consensus that the County board would send a proposal to the City. G. City Transportation Plan Update Terry Maurer provided an update on the City's transportation plan. He indicated that most of the work is done but the City is waiting to complete the plan following the conclusion of the comprehensive plan update. H. Standards for Urban County Roads Councilmember Kuester spoke about standards for urban county roads. She indicated that when the City plans roads it takes into consideration the need for pedestrian movement. She questioned whether the county has different road standards for more densely populated areas. Brian Benson indicated that the difference between city and county roads is that the county roads must take drainage issues into consideration. Councilmember Kuester indicated she would like to see more consideration given to pedestrian trails and crossings when planning county roads.