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City Council Minutes October 4, 1982 Page Four Avenue was much greater, he therefore recommended that Gates Avenue remain the site for the MSA road project. Councilman Toth indicated that he felt people would still use Gates Avenue as an access to the Planned Unit Development and therefore, the MSA street should remain as Gates Avenue. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he also approved of Gates Avenue as the MSA street. Councilman Engstrom indicated that he recommended the engineers to proceed with the original plans and specifications for the storm sewer project. It was the general consensus of the City Council to recommend to the engineers to proceed with the plans and specifications for the storm sewer project with Gates Avenue as the site for the MSA street and storm sewer. General discussion was carried on regarding the proposed width of the Gates Avenue project and on which side the sidewalk would be built. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that MSA funds could be used for the street project and that the sidewalk could be added at a later date, as commercial develops along Gates Avenue, with MSA funds to be used for the construction of the sidewalk when necessary. Mr. Maurer further in- dicated that as the plans are developed for the storm sewer, more information will be obtained to help in the decision-making process of deciding which side of the street the sidewalk should be placed. Councilman Toth asked approximately how long Main Street would be closed during the construction of the storm sewer. Mr. Terry Maurer indicated that he would estimate approximately two to three weeks but not in succession, as the jacking would be one phase and laying the pipe would be another; therefore, the street could be closed for a few days and then opened and then it may be closed again. 8. Beautification Committee Appointment Mayor Hinkle indicated that Mr. Jim Bredeck has volunteered to serve on the City's Beautification Committee. Mayor Hinkle recommended that the City Council appoint Mr. Bredeck to the Beautification Committee. Councilman Schuldt questioned the maximum number of members that could be appointed to the committee. The City Administrator indicated that if there was a problem with the maximum number of committee members to the City Beautification Committee, he would notify the City Council. COUNCILMAN ToTH MOVED TO APPOINT MR. JIM BREDECK TO THE CITY BEAUTIFICATION COMMITTEE. COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 3-0. 9. HRA Appo.intment Mayor Hinkle indicated that Marty Tracy's appointment to the HRA has expired and that Mr. Tracy has indicated his willingness to continue serving on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Committee. Mayor Hinkle indicated that according to State