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Page 3 City Council Minutes November 2. 1987 e Cliff Lundberg stated he has heard from a number of Main Street merchants expessing their concern that traffic will be impeded to the downtown area with the proposed intersection. Mr. Lundberg suggested that the City file for a variance from Mn/DOT. Bill Pollard expressed his the curve at Main Street however. he did not feel it concern regarding the speed of traffic around and Tipton; stating that the speed is high. was necessary to put a stop sign in the area. Gary Grills. stated that School should be looked parked cars. the parking along Main Street and across Handke at. He noted his driveway is being blocked by Don Heinzman questioned whether there would be any phasing of the project. Terry Maurer indicated that he did anticipate some phasing in order to work with the schools. residents. businesses and fire department. Mr. Al Nadeau questioned why people were required to install new service pipes for water. e Bob McCartney. representing the Public Utilities. stated that they are recommending replacing the old line because there have been problems with the old line breaking and. in order to repair this. the street has to be dug up. Mr. McCartney also indicated that to replace this line. if broken at a later date. would be a much higher cost to the property owner than the cost of installing a new line at the time of the Main Street project. Jim Simpson questioned the actual size of the project. Sara Mae Moos questioned the amount of assessment as compared to the Jackson Avenue project. Mr. Maurer indicated they would be figured at the same rate. Mayor Gunkel announced that the public hearing will be continued until the December 7. 1987. City Council meeting. Terry Maurer explained that as per State requirements. in order to receive MSA funds to improve the Main Street-Tipton intersection. either a three way stop would be required. or the curve would have to be widened. Mr. Maurer stated that it would be impossible to widen the curve to State requirements because of the house on the corner. He indicated that in order to receive MSA funds and not meet the requirements. a variance would have to be granted to the City by Mn/DOT. Ron part would Kuhn questioned what criteria determines that an area is considered of the downtown. Terry Maurer stated the zoning and use of property be the determining factors. e Mayor Gunkel noted that the Council received a letter from Elmer Anderson regarding the Main Street project which is attached to the official Council minutes. Counci1member Tra11e indicated that the City is receiving MSA funds and further indicated that the City is using approximately 40% of the 1989 and 1990 MSA funds in order to keep the cost to the homeowners down.