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City Council Minutes June 21, 1999 Page 3 e 4.5. East Elk River Proiect Update City Engineer Terry Maurer updated the council on east Elk River project issues. 4.5.a. Consider MnDOT Aqreement for riqht-of-wav City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the two agreements between MnDOT and the City of Elk River. He noted that one agreement allows the city to spend federal funds for right-of-way land acquisition on the east Elk River project. This agreement estimates that the city will expend up to $700,000, 80 percent of which is eligible for federal reimbursement. The other agreement pertains to the new railroad crossing at 171st Avenue. The agreement allows the city to spend up to $398,615 of which 80 percent is eligible for federal reimbursement. In both cases, the city will be responsible for the remaining 20 percent. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MNDOT AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 79058 WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN THE RIGHT-OF- WAY/LAND ACQUISITION FOR S.P. 204-133-01, M.P. HPPMN51 (001) IN THE AMOUNT OF $700,000. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.5.b. Consider MnDOT Aareement for Railroad Crossinq Improvements e COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN MOVED TO APPROVE THE MNDOT AGENCY AGREEMENT NO. 79059 WITH THE CITY OF ELK RIVER FOR FEDERAL PARTICIPATION IN RAILROAD FORCE CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS FOR S.P. 204-020-03, M.P. HPPMN51 (001) 398,615. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.5.c. General The City Administrator updated the council on the right-of-way and property closings that are scheduled. 5. Open Mike 7.1. Discuss Drivewav at 20369 Meadowvale Road (Gary Martin) Director of Planning Michele McPherson reviewed the issue of Gary Martin's request for a driveway permit from Meadowvale Road. Discussion pursued as to whether or not it was the council's intention to allow Mr. Martin to construct a new driveway from Meadowvale Road. It was noted that Mr. Martin has begun construction of the driveway. . Mark Grimmer - 20446 Victoria Lane - Spoke on behalf of Joe Miske 20431 Meadowvale Road. In Mr. Miske's letter he indicated the reasons for not wanting Mr. Martin's driveway on Meadowvale Road. The main reason was that the driveway was too close to his driveway. He requested that either Gary Martin, or the city, screen his (Mr. Miske's) property from Mr. Martin's driveway. Mr. Grimmer indicated that he requested to upgrade his existing driveway off of Meadowvale Road, but has been denied a driveway permit by the county.