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. . . City council Minutes June 7, 1993 Page 3 -------------------- 5.4. School street/Jackson Avenue Update Terry Maurer stated that work has begun on the preparation of plans and specifications for the geometric and signalization improvements at the intersection of School street and Jackson Avenue. Terry Maurer stated that the School District has indicated their opposition to a four lane road. He explained that a three lane road and a four lane road would be similar in width and the only difference would be in the number of lanes in the road. Terry Maurer suggested that the Council continue with the project and make a decision on signalization and striping at a later date. Discussion was held regarding the number of students parking in the Lion's Park parking lot. Councilmember Holmgren stated his concern regarding safety with the number of students that cross the street to access the Lion's Park parking lot. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the City Administrator inform the School District that student parking in Lion's Park should be eliminated. The Council discussed the sidewalk issue. Terry Maurer questioned whether sidewalks should be included on both sides of School Street. It was the consensus of the Council to put in as much sidewalk as possible. It was the consensus of the Council to move ahead with the School street/Jackson Avenue intersection project and that the preference of the Council would be a four lane road. 4. Open Mike Denny Gorman of Highland Avenue stated he was a part of the Concerned Citizens group regarding the Elk Park Center project and questioned how much the change in the roads from the School street/Jackson Avenue project would affect the Elk Park Center project. Councilmember Farber informed Mr. Gorman that the City is addressing current problems by redesigning the Jackson and School street roads and that this project is not directly related to the Elk Park development proposal. 4.1. Elk River Proclamation for Miss Elk River Week COUNCILMEMBER FARBER MOVED TO PROCLAIM JUNE 13-19, 1993, AS MISS ELK RIVER WEEK. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-00 5.5. Update on WWTP Expansion Project Terry Maurer stated that a feasibility study of the Elk River Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion has been completed and that a report will be presented to the Council at a later date. Terry Maurer informed the Council that an inspection of the digester was completed and it was found that the digester was still in good condition. He indicated that to prolong the service life of the