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City Council Minutes Page 13 August 16, 2004 6.10. Consider Ordering Boundary. and Topo~aphic Survey for the Street Department Property. and the Library. Property. Director of Planning Michele McPherson indicated that the Planning staff has been working with the City Adrmnistrator, Librarian, and Street Superintendent to master plan the Library and Public Works facility future expansions. She stated that additional detailed site information is now required to continue this work. Ms. McPherson stated that in order to complete accurate concept and develop parking and storm pond plans, topographic and boundary surveys are needed by staff. She stated that the City Engineer has submitted a proposal not to exceed $7,300 to complete a boundary and topographic survey for the Library. Ms. McPherson indicated that the Street Department has identified the need for a new salt storage facility, a tempered storage building, and a building addition. She stated that in order to construct these additions, a Conditional Use Permit will be required and accurate site information is necessary. She noted that wetlands must be located and delineated. She stated that the City Engineer has submitted a proposal to complete a boundary and topographic survey and wetland delineation for a sum not to exceed $17,300. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER TO AUTHORIZE THE BOUNDARY AND TOPOGRAPHIC SURVEYS FOR THE LIBRARY AND PUBLIC WORKS FACILITIES AND WETLANDS DELINEATION FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS FACILITY USING LIBRARY AND STREET RESERVES RESPECTIVELY. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.11. Discussion Regarding Three-Lane Striping of Gates/Freeport Avenues from Main Street to Jackson Avenue City Engineer Terry Maurer stated that he has discussed the re-striping of Gates Avenue and Freeport Street from Main Street to Jackson Road with Street Superintendent Phil Hals and they believe both roads would operate more efficiently if they were re-striped into a three- lane configuration with the center lane being a left-turn lane for both directions. Mr. Maurer stated that the city currently has two roads that are striped in the three lane configuration and both segments have operated very efficiently since being re-striped in that manner. Mr. Maurer stated that Police Chief Jeff Beahen is supportive of the re-striping. Mr. Maurer indicated that this re-striping would eliminate the on-street parking lane at the south end of Gates but it has been staff's observation that these parking lanes are seldom utilized. Councilmember Tveite questioned if there is any education involved in getting people used to the new three-lane configurations. Mr. Maurer stated that since the two other roads currendy striped with three-lanes are mare roads, most citizens that drive in town are now used to this configuration. Councilmember Dietz questioned if there would be any issues with the residential homes that are located on Gates Avenue. He questioned if a letter should be sent to those homeowners informing them that the road is being re-striped with the three-lane configuration. ~M_r. Maurer stated that staff could send a letter if the Council desires. He noted that the re-striping needs to be completed soon and so it may be completed prior to the homeowners receiving the letter.