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Elk River City Council January 23, 1995 Page 3 e He indicated that although the project is over budget by $ ] 70,000, he feels that the costs will be covered by donations and feels that the project will be feasible. Mr. Lemberg recommended that the Council authorize the design team to proceed with the design development and construction plan phases. He informed the Council that they would not be obligated to continue on with the project until after the bids are awarded. Mayor Duitsman indicated his reservations about the City committing funds for architect services to continue with the project without being assured that the $170,000 could be covered. Mayor Duitsman indicated that he would like to see some definite numbers as to how the $170,000 will be covered. Discussion took place on whether or not all the listed deductions could be removed from the project and if the deficit was really larger than $1 70,000. Discussion was held regarding the amount of money needed to continue wIth the next phase. It was indicated that the very minimal amount to continue on with the next phase (design development) would be $13,400. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO HAVE RSP ARCHITECTS, INC. PROCEED WITH THE DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE OF THE PROJECT fOR APPROXIMATELY $13,400. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the Youth Hockey Association must commit to picking up some of the costs in the project. e THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0-1. Councilmember Scheel abstained. 5.7. City Enoineer Presentation on Elk Hills Drive/Dodoe Avenue/Fifth Street Feasibility Study The City Engineer reviewed the Elk Hills Drive/Dodge Avenue/Fifth Street Improvement Feasibility Study. Much discussion took place regarding the two options presented in the study for intersection improvements to Trunk Highway 169, Dodge Avenue and Elk Hills Drive. Gary Santwire, representing the business owners on Dodge Avenue, requested the Council to consider approving Option 1 (Exhibit 8). Arlon Fuchs, 266 Elk Hills Drive, indicated that he supported Option 2 (Exhibit 8A). CouncHmember Farber stated he felt that Option 1 would be safer than Option 2. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ACCEPT THE FEASIBILITY STUDY PREPARED BY TERRY MAURER AND TO HOLD A MEETING OF THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORS TO DISCUSS THE PROJECT. Gary Santwire indicated that the owners along Dodge Avenue would be in favor of signing a petition to begin the project if Option 1 were chosen. e COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0.