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November 3, 1980 Page Five 11. Agreement with Burlington Northern and the Department of Transportation to Upgrade the Rail Crossings at Main street The City Administrator indicated that the Department of Transportation and Burlington Northern has sent an agreement for upgrading the signals at Proctor Avenue to the County since Proctor Avenue is a county road, and further indicated that Russ Matchinsky, the County Highway Engineer, indicated that he would be recommending that Sherburne County enter into the agreement for upgrading the signals at Proctor Avenue. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT WITH THE BURLINGTON NORTHERN AND THE COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION TO UPGRADE THE RAIL CROSSING AT MAIN STREET IN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER. COUNCILMAN TOTH SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 12. Acton Pay Estimate #4 COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN MOVED APPROVAL OF THE REQUEST FOR PAYMENT #4 BY ACTON CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $111,882.53. COUNCILMAN OTTO SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 13. Administrator's Update A. Orono Dam The City Administrator indicated that the project was moving along as planned with the wall being done around the Nickerson and Dargis property and work started on the powerhouse. The City Administrator indicated that the loan and grant with the State of Minnesota is in the process and the funds should be to the City of Elk River approximately next week. Councilman Duitsman asked if the landscaping would be completed this year. The City Administrator indicated that it waS planned for the sodding to be done this year and the seeding to be done either this year or next spring. B. 101 Bridge Replacement The City Administr~tor indicated that he's spoken with the attorney of Wright County regarding the final engineer's agreement and the joint powers agreement and both were in process and should be available at the next City Council meeting. C. Sanitary Sewer Interceptor The City Administrator indicated that he had met with Patchin Appraisels requesting a fee quote for appraisels of the properties involved in the sanitary sewer project and should have the fee quote for the next City Council meeting. Councilman Duitsman questioned the length of time necessary for the appraisels. The City Administrator indicated that it would be a large project and was unable to predict a completion time. Councilman Duitsman suggested moving ahead on the project and ordering the preparation of the plans and specifications. 14. Check Register COUNCILMAN ENGSTROM MOVED APPROVAL OF THE CHECK REGISTER. COUNCILMAN DUITSMAN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0.