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City Council Minutes February 7, 1983 Page 7 Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt the project should be bid in its entirety and then bid as Phase 1 and 2 to allow the owner of the planned unit development to make the decision as to whether the planned unit development will proceed. Councilmember Gunkel suggested that the City Council consider the improvements of Main Street, the improvement of the southern portion of Gates Avenue, and the improvement of the northern portion of Gates Avenue as a total picture. Council- member Gunkel suggested that the City Council consider the Main Street improvement and the improvement of the southern portion of Gates Avenue and the improvement of the planned unit development portion as separate projects. Discussion was carried on regarding the funding of the three projects. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that there is approximately $600,000 in the MSA street construction fund and that the City of Elk River could borrow against that fund should they de- cide it was necessary. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that the Main Street improvement is proposed for 1986 ~nd suggested that the Main Street improvement project be scheduled closer to the pates Avenue project. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that approximately $200,000 in MSA funds are proposed i~ifor the storm sewer project and further indicated that the City would not receive those funds for the storm sewer should they not complete the project to the planned nit development. i ~ouncilmember Gunkel questioned the inclusion of the water project with the proposed limprovements. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that the water improvements are not Ifundable under the MSA funds; and therefore, can be added to the project while Ithe plans are at the state for approval. COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE A 46 FOOT WIDE MSA STREET FOR GATES AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. Councilmember Schuldt indicated that he was not in favor of a 46 foot wide street at this time but felt that it would be needed at a future date and therefore, should be approved now. Councilmember Gunkel indicated that she agreed with Councilmember Schuldt, that the 46 foot side street would be necessary in the future. Discussion was carried on regarding the intersection of Gates and Main Street. Councilmember Duitsman indicated that he felt a T-intersectionwas a short-term solution. Further discussion was carried on regarding turn lanes, stop sign place- ment, islands, and the Main Street improvement project. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY ENGINEERS TO DESIGN AT-INTERSECTION AT GATES AND MAIN STREET WITH TURN LANES AND TO ELIMINATE THE PROPOSED ISLANDS, WITH NO PROPERTY ACQUIS ITION AT THIS TIME. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-1, COUNCILMEMBER DUITSMAN OPPOSED. COUNCILMEMBER GUNKEL MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE GATES AVENUE PROJECT TO BE BID - TO INCLUDE THE WHOLE PROJECT, AND PHASE 1 - TO INCLUDE THE SOUTHERLY PORTION OF GATES AVENUE AND PHASE 2 - TO INCLUDE THE NORTHERLY PORTION OF GATES AVENUE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHULDT SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.