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Elk River City Council Minutes June 17, 1991 Page 3 e The City Council also discussed the possible closing of 6th Street, west of Proctor Avenue and the effects this would have on traffic and existing residents in the area. Mayor Tralle opened the public hearing at this time. George Adamski stated that he was opposed to the closing of West 6th Street as it is getting increasingly difficult to get to his place of business on Quinn Street. He stated that the closing of 6th Street wi 11 not allow eastbound traffic on 6th Street to make a right hand turn on Highway 10 from Oxford Avenue. He further indicated that the trucks using that access will have serious problems getting to their place of business. Warren Hudson - 6th Street and Oxford, indicated that he was in favor of closing 6th Street. He indicated that people use 6th Street to try to beat the light on Proctor Avenue and therefore take 6th Street to the Oxford exit to Highway 10. e Russ Olson, 1222 6th Street, indicated that the traffic situation would improve if the timing of the stoplight were lengthened. He indicated that the yellow I ight was too short of a time period and creates a dangerous si tuat ion. He further indicated he was not opposed to the closing of 6th Street east of Proctor Avenue. Terry Maurer indicated that he would check with MnDOT regarding the timing of the light. There being no further business, Mayor Tralle closed the public hearing. Councilmemher Schuldt indicated with the corner of Proctor Avenue and 6th Street being developed commercially, the amount of traffic would increase significantly and, therefore, it would be best to close off 6th Street. Councilmember Dietz concurred with Councilmember Schuldt. COUNCTLMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO CLOSE WEST 6TH STREET AT THE INTERSECTION OF PROCTOR AVENUE AT POINT A ACCORDING TO THE STAFF REPORT. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. The motion and the second were both withdrawn. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 91-38, A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT MNDOT CLOSE A PORTION OF 6TH STREET EAST OF PROCTOR AVENUE AND ALSO REQUESTING THE TURN BACK OF 6TH STREET FROM MNDOT TO THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCTLMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Conditional Use Permit Request by Ken and Carrie Beaudry/P.H. It Mayor Tralle indicated that the applicant is requesting a conditional use permi t to construct a gas station and convenience store at the northeast corner of the intersection of Proctor Avenue and Highway 10. Mayor Tralle indicated that the Council had heard this request previously,however, it was tabled until the closing of 6th Street could be resolved.