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<br />Special City Council tvlinutes <br />November 22, 2004 <br /> <br />Page 6 <br /> <br />----------------------------- <br /> <br />monies in MN/DOT's 2s-year plan to complete any of the potential improvements that <br />would be identified as part of the study; however, if monies were available these projects <br />would be ready to implement. In addition, the study would allow the city to plan for right- <br />of-way acquisition. Mr. Maurer indicated that right-of-way can be used to offset the city's <br />share of tvIN lOOT improvements in the future. The downside to completing the study <br />would be the creation of a state of limbo for those living or owning businesses within the <br />potential right-of-way acquisition areas. Councilmember Motin stated that the city should <br />move forward with its support of the MN/DOT next level of study. The Council <br />concurred. <br /> <br />Mayor Klinzing stated that she was interested in having the Planning Commission explain its <br />transportation priorities. Commissioners Stevens, Offerman, and Anderson provided <br />explanations regarding some of the items noted in the priority list. Specifically, the resolving <br />of jurisdictional issues, establishment of ring roads, extending School Street west to <br />1vfeadowvale Road, and identifying additional corridors north and south to eliminate <br />congestion on TH 169 by local traffic. <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson stated that he disagreed with the interchange at TH 169 and Main <br />Street concept as he felt that School Street would be a better location. Commissioner <br />Anderson stated that TH 169 is the backbone of the city's transportation system and that <br />the Council needs to identify connections to that backbone which would best serve the city <br />and would encourage commerce and business. Mayor Klinzing stated that the Planning <br />Commission is encouraging the Council to look at improving the system in a different way, <br />especially regarding funding opportunities. She stated that the tendency of the Council has <br />been to take large problems and move them to another jurisdiction (NIN/DOT or the <br />county) due to lack of funding. The Council needs to think creatively in order to resolve <br />some of the city's transportation issues. <br /> <br />The Council reviewed the information provided by the City Engineer regarding other <br />counties' cost participation policies. <br /> <br />3.5. 2005 Budget Update <br /> <br />City Administrator Pat l<Jaers briefly reviewed the eight supplemental budgets that will be" <br />part of the Truth in Taxation public hearing scheduled for December 6, 2004. <br /> <br />Library <br />Mr. l<Jaers stated that this budget is not changing much from 2004 to 2005. He stated that <br />the tax levy amount has remained the same at $69,000. This amount goes towards operating <br />expenses and any excess revenues are placed into the Library reserve for future expansion. <br /> <br />Sur/a,', Wat,r Management (SWMi <br />tvfr. Klaers indicated that the S\V?vf revenues come from the tax levy and from development <br />fees. He noted that SWM expenses include restoration and repair of county ditches, trunk <br />storm sewer improvements, and storm sewer expenses associated with the pavement <br />rehabilitation program. <br /> <br />City 5 vedal_4ssusments <br />Mr. Klaers stated that revenue for city special assessments is identified in the tax levy <br />resolution. He stated that there is a slight decrease in the special assessment amount that is <br />due in 2005 as compared to 2004. Mr. !<Jaers noted that unless additional special <br />