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Elk River City Council Minutes Page 2 July 28, 1997 COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-66 CALLING FOR AN ELECTION ON THE ISSUANCE OF $2,000,000 OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS OF THE CITY FOR PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATIONAL FACILITIES TO BE HELD ON SEPTEMBER 23, 1997, BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7:00 A.M. AND 8:00 P.M. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO CALL A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON AUGUST 5, 1997, AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE TRAINING ROOM TO DISCUSS THE PARK REFERENDUM. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.1. Consider Authorization to .qo out for Bids for the Hiqhway 169 Street Li.qhts and Safety Fence City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the pro]ed components for the Trunk Highway 169 Corridor Improvements which included, lighting, fencing, fencing the park and ride, and cross walks. He informed the Council that this project will be 100% funded by MnDOT. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the city has heard public testimony many times regarding this issue and because of this, the issue will not be open for public discussion this evening. Councilmember Farber indicated that since the project is being fully funded by the state the city should fence both sides of the road. He further indicated that this would be in the best interest and safety of the citizens. Mayor Duitsman stated that he supports going to a six foot fence, however, he indicated that fencing one side would probably prevent pedestrians from going to the other side of the road. He further indicated that although this is a state safety issue, it also entails spending of government funds. Councilmember Thompson indicated his support of fencing both sides due to the safety involved. He indicated that the city has worked with business owners on both sides of the road and positioned the fence so as not to impede the visibility of the businesses. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that he would like to find a compromise as he had heard that there are many people in opposition to fencing both sides of the road. He indicated that although he has reservations, he feels that he must make the decision that will give the pedestrians the most protection. He stated he would vote to fence both sides of the road. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 97-67 APPROVING THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND ORDERING THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS IN THE MATi'ER OF THE FENCING AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT OF 1997. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. Councilmember Dietz stated that he also has reservations about the necessity of fencing both sides of the road, however, he also has a concern for the safety of the citizens. He indicated that he felt the lighting would provide more safety than the fence. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.