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Morrell Transfer - The School Board has requested that this item be on the agenda for discussion. Over the past few years school representatives have expressed concerns over the exhaust from trucks at the Morrell Transfer operation. The complaints happen during the winter months and it is believed that while the trucks are warming up in the mornings the exhaust is making its way into the school buildings through the air ventilation system. Building and Zoning Administrator Steve Rohlf will be in attendance at this meeting to help answer questions. Steve has worked with the school on this issue over the last few years. The city does not have resources available to address indoor air quality issues and the school will most likely need to work with a private environmental consultant and the state on this issue. The final and best resolution of all the concerns would be if Morrell Transfer would relocate, and we are hopeful that this may happen in 1997. Highway 169 Safety Issues - Attached for your review is the MnDOT response to Dr. Flannery's letter regarding Highway 169 safety issues. Funding of improvements and the timing for when improvements can be constructed have recently been discussed with the City Council. Informational meetings for property owners that will be affected by a fence have been set up for 2/13 and 2/20. These meetings are required by MnDOT and will be held by City Engineer Terry Maurer. Terry will be in attendance at this meeting to respond to questions. Streets - Terry Maurer will lead the discussion on street projects. The school is near finalization of its agreement with the county to relocate its administration operation to the former county administration building. As such, the county will be affected by the Lowell Avenue public improvement project that is scheduled for 1997 and will be assessed for the benefits related to this project. Additionally there have been discussions about possible reconfiguration of King Avenue from Highway 10 to Main Street, although nothing is finalized at this point and only concepts have been discussed. Terry Maurer should be able to update the Council and School Board on the status of the County Road I project. Water Issues - Dr. Flannery has requested to briefly talk about three water issues with the City Council. These issues are the water tower site near Meadowvale School, the water improvements to Highland Avenue, and the change in the water rates. Terry Maurer will be in attendance to comment on a couple of these issues. Ice Arena Update- The ice arena construction is nearing completion, but the project will not be finalized until sometime this summer. The city is sharing its parking lot with the school during the school year and, in turn, the School District is maintaining this lot for the city for snow removal