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Page Three June 22, 1981 Mr. Darrell Berkowitz reviewed the historical research done regarding the Old 101 Bridge and indicated that the research did not substantiate a strong con- nection with the C.A.P. Turner and further indicated that the Minnesota State Historical Society concurred with Barton-Aschmann's determination that the bridge would not be eligible for includsion in the national register of his- toric places. Mr. Berkowitz then reviewed two bridge construction alternates. Alternate 111 would have high retaining type abutments with a frontal vertical height ex- posure of 10 feet, with 3 span continuous 58' steel place girder configurations, for a total approximate bridge length of 402 feet. Alfernate #2 would have stub type abutments, with a frontal vertical height exposure of 2 feet, with 4 span pre-stressed concre.te configurations,. .for an approximate total bridge length of 443 feet. Mr. Berkowitz indicated that the estimated bridge construction cost for alternate #1 would be $2,029,145 and the estimated bridge construction cost for alternate 112 would be $1,747,591. Mr. Berkowitz indicated that they reconnnended alternate 112, with the pre-stressed concrete girders 4 span, 46 ft. wide with a 6 ft. sidewalk on the west side of the bridge construction. Mr. Berkowitz reviewed the time schedule with the City Council, indicating that construction could start in the fall of 1982, with completion in the fall of 1983. General discussion was carried on regarding the funding of the bridge replacement. Mr. Berkowitz indicated that Wright County and the City of Elk River would be re- sponsible for the removement of the old bridge and for the approaches to the bridge on each side, respectively. The County and City were responsible for the planning and engineering costs involving inspection and design. The federal government would be responsible for the construction bridge costs and other funds necessary could be obtained from the bridge bond program of Minnesota. Mr. John Pearce questioned the necessity of the bridge replacement and suggested the Old Highway 101 Bridge be used a~ a foot bridge and traffic use the new 101 Bridge. Councilman Duitsman explained funding could only be obtained for bridge replacement. Mr. Berkowitz indicated that the traffic study warranted the necessity of the bridge, and further indicated that the bridge would be a benefit to the down- town area. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTIQNoNO. 81-23~. APPROVING TKDA-'S RECOMMENDATION OF. C;ONSTRUCTION . OF ALTERNATE. NUMBER. 2 ,.;CONSISTINGOF 4 SPAN, PRE- STRESSEp.C;ONCRETE.GIRDERS.WITH.STUB TYPE ABUTMENTS WITH. AND APPROXIMATE. TOTAL BRIDGE LENGTH OF 443 FEET. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE.MOTION PASSED 3-0. 6. School Street Improvements Mr. Terry Mauer of Consulting Engineers Diversified, was present to present a detailed analysis of the storm sewer plan and the alterations proposed.