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City Council Minutes September 19, 1994 Page 4 e Edison Street Area Terry Maurer informed the Council that an information meeting is scheduled for residents of Edison Street, Fillmore Street, and 153rd and 154th Avenues. Information regarding the street improvement will be provided at this meeting. Gates Avenue/Third Street Intersection Terry Maurer indicated that he has been requested to investigate the possible cul-de-sacing of Third Street east of Gates A venue to temporarily improve the safety of the intersection. He indicated that after contacting several people regarding this matter, there was a consensus that the closing of Third Street at Gates A venue was not an option due to use by the elderly and emergency vehicles. Terry Maurer indicated that all of the individuals he spoke with regarding this matter suggested that the City pursue the realignment of Third Street and Gates Avenue. He indicated that this would require the acquisition of a small amount of property and the removal of a large tree. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DIRECT THE CITY ENGINEER TO PROCEED WORKING WITH THE PROPERTY OWNERS ON THE REALIGNMENT OF THIRD STREET AND GATES AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Review East hiahway 10 and County Road 12 trunk sewer and water feasibility study e Terry Maurer indicated that the feasibility study for the extension of sewer and water to the east will be reviewed by the Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee. Mayor Duitsman suggested that this issue be discussed by the Council at a worksession on October 24, 1994. 5.5. Consider Shiely Comoany Park dedication orooosal Steve Rohlf indicated that the Shiely Company has offered the City of Elk River 50 acres of park land in lieu of the future park dedication on 500 acres. He indicated that the 50 acres is a natural oak forest which is classified as threatened by the DNR. He further stated thatthe land is located adjacent to the City's Woodland Trails park and, therefore, would be a natural extension of the park. He stated that he, the Park and Recreation Commission, and the Planning Commission recommend that the City accept the offer of 50 acres from the Shiely Company. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT THE 50 ACRES OF LAND IN LIEU OF PARK DEDICATION FOR 500 ACRES OF LAND FROM THE SHIEL Y COMPANY CONTINGENT UPON THE CONDITIONS LISTED IN THE STAFF MEMO DATED SEPTEMBER 15, 1994. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. e Darrell Thompson indicated he did not wish to see this as a "carrot" to approve the conditional use permit. Steve Rohlf indicated that this offer was independent of the conditional use permit.