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City Council Minutes Page 3 December 3,2001 8. Council Worksession on Transportation Issues 8.1. MnDOT Highway 10 Interregional Corridor Study Terry Maurer indicated that MnDOT is conducting planning studies on seven interregional corridors throughout Minnesota. He noted that two of the studies affect the City of Elk River; a corridor study on TH 10 from 35W in Mounds View to Clear Lake, and the TH 101/TH 169 Study from Rogers to Garrison. Terry Maurer introduced Howard Preston. Terry disclosed that Mr. Preston works for Howard R. Green. He noted that Mr. Preston is the engineer who has been hired by MnDOT to work on the Highway 10 Interregional Corridor study. Mr. Preston reviewed the TH 10 Interregional Corridor Study. It was noted that east of Highway 169, the Highway 10 project was proposed to be three lanes in each direction, rebuilt to freeway standards, and be located further north closer to the railroad track. It was further noted that east of Highway 169, that Highway 10 was proposed to be three lanes in each direction, a rural expressway,and that through the downtown area it was proposed that Highway 10 be raised up above its current location with one signalized intersection that will replace the current two signals (Main Street and Jackson Avenue). Discussion was held regarding the impact the proposal would have on the downtown area. It was discussed that these improvements would not likely happen for at least 15 years or more. Mayor Kl.inzing suggested that MnDOT look at alternative routes for the corridor other than going through downtown Elk River,such as going north of the railroad tracks or even rerouting Highway • 10 outside of Elk River. 8.2. MnDOT Highway 169 Interregional Corridor Study Terry Maurer provided the Council with an update on the Highway 101/169 study. Items discussed included an improved Highway 10/169/101 interchange, a full interchange at Main Street,no exit/entrance at School Street with an overpass for local traffic,and a split diamond at the 193rd/197th intersection (going northbound, exit at 193rd and entrance at 197th ... going southbound, exit at 197th and entrance at 193(d).The Council discussed its concern about the impact of these changes on the Highway 169 businesses, especially around the School Street intersection. 6.4. Request to Advertise for a Full-Time Liquor Store Employee and Part Time City Hall Receptionist The City Administrator indicated that one of the full-time liquor store employee has requested to work part time rather than full time. He indicated that the Liquor Store Manager is requesting authorization to advertise for a full time position. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO AUTHORIZE STAFF TO ADVERTISE FOR A FULL TIME LIQUOR STORE EMPLOYEE. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. • The City Clerk indicated that Katie Kill,part time receptionist,has submitted her resignation.The Clerk requested authorized to advertise for replacement.