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Elk River City Council Minutes November 7,1994 Page 2 e 4.1 . Consider Bids for Fire Department Roofina Proiect Fire Chief Bruce West stated that the City received six bids for the re-roofing project at the fire station. Fire Chief West stated that lnspec has reviewed the bids and are recommending the lowest bidder which was Palmer West Construction at $33.417.00. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO AWARD THE RE-ROOFING PROJECT BID FOR THE FIRE STATION TO PALMER WEST CONSTRUCTION AT $33,417.00. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 4.2. Review Traffic Studv/Hiahwav 169 East Frontaae Road includina the Elk Hills Drive and Dodae A venue Street Area City Engineer Terry Maurer reviewed the US Highway 169 frontage road study. He indicated that the purpose of the study is to determine the most feasible improvements to accommodate current and future traffic needs along the east side of Trunk Highway 169 from Main Street to 197th Avenue. Terry Maurer reviewed the existing conditions and proposed improvements of several intersections in the report. -- The intersection of Main Street and Baldwin A venue - Terry Maurer recommended that Option # 1 be considered. It was noted that any development to the south of this area will affect traffic patterns in this vicinity. Extensive discussion was held regarding the Dodge Avenue existing conditions and the Elk Hills Drive intersection. Terry Maurer recommended that the Council consider Alternative #4. Discussion was held regarding lowering the grade on Dodge Street to make it a safer condition. Gary Santwire spoke on behalf of approximately 65 percent of the business owners. He indicated that the business owners he represented have concurred that Alternative #4 is the best choice. He stated that they would like to see the project start immediately in the spring and would rather see the area totally closed rather than improved under open traffic conditions. He further requested that the City take immediate action to order the improvements to the Dodge Avenue and Elk Hills Drive intersection. Councilmember Dietz questioned the funding for this project. Gary Santwire indicated that it was the intent of the business owners to pay 50 percent of the improvements through assessments and to grant easements where necessary. Mayor Duitsman stated that a major issue with the Elk Hills Drive intersection is the elevation. He requested the City Engineer to do an elevation study on this area. e The Council indicated its concern regarding the amount of traffic and number of movements at the intersection of Elk Hills Drive and Dodge Street/Avenue. It was suggested that the intersection be signalized, but this does not seem possible due to its close proximity to Highway 169.