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e o00 110 MEETING OF THE ELK RIVER STEERING COMMITTEE HELD AT ELK RIVER CITY HALL APRIL 6, 1995 Members Present: Chair Minton, Committee Members Dick Hinkle, Dave Anderson, Mark Lucas, Mary Eberley, Hank Duitsman, Pat Dwyer, Arne Engstrom, Keith Holme, Lloyd Barthel and Marly Glines Members Absent: Committee Members Merry Sipe, Chris Kreger, Bill Birrenkott, and Mary McDevitt Staff Present: Steve Ach, City Planner; Terry Maurer, City Engineer; Debbie Kleckner, Recording Secretary 1. Call Meeting To Order The April 6, 1995 meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was called to order at 7 p.m. by Chair Minton. 2. Consider Steering Committee Agenda ARNE ENGSTROM MOVED TO APPROVE THE APRIL 6, 1996 STEERING COMMITTEE • AGENDA. DAVE ANDERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 11-0. 3. Review Transportation Plan Presentation by Terry Maurer. Terry reviewed the issues before the Steering Committee as outlined in the informational packet distributed to the audience. A copy is attached to the official minutes. He also reviewed goals and policies of the 1988 Growth Management Plan and related transportation issues. Terry Maurer explained how future transportation problems were identified in the 1988 Plan, solutions to predictions, and a plan for implementation. Chair Minton explained the procedure which would be used during the public hearing. He also explained the role of the Steering Committee in reviewing the Comprehensive Plan. Chair Minton opened the public hearing. Mark Martin, 11063 205th Avenue NW, stated that this is not just a road issue; it is an issue of quality of life. He stated he did not understand how an east/west route will help the traffic problems downtown. Mr. Martin encouraged the residents to attend future Steering Committee meetings. Hattie Leary, 21172 York Street, questioned how an east/west route would improve the traffic problems in the downtown area. IP