April 6, 1995 Steering Committee Minutes

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Steering Committee Minutes April 6, 1996 Page 8 Discussion followed regarding the motion. Mary Eberley suggested that more than two citizens could serve on the committee. Dave Anderson suggested the citizens meet and select individuals to serve on the committee. Hank Duitsman stated that agreed that a committee to study the need for a major corridor was a good idea, but that the basis of this proposal was to move traffic within the City, especially emergency vehicles. He expressed his concern that if right of way is not identified now, it may not be possible to acquire it in the future. He stated the intent was not for a regional corridor but rather a local system. He stated that the corridor is not needed now, but that if the growth comes it may be needed. Chair Minton expressed his concern that further study by another committee will effectively delay the process by another two years. Pat Dwyer expressed his concern that the City will continue to grow and the traffic will increase, whether we want it or not. He stated he has spoken with land owners who want the 10 acre minimum lot size reduced so that they can develop their property. This will add to the growth and the traffic will increase as well. He felt that if the City does not address these road issues now, we are condemning the City to traffic problems in the future. He stated that the lot size issues are going to be just as unpopular as these road issues but that some hard decisions will need to be made. Dick Hinkle stated that he stated he felt that it is appropriate that the decision be made by a joint committee as stated in the motion. He did not feel the City would be able to afford to cost of the proposed corridor. Lloyd Barthel stated that he does not feel the traffic problem is a only city problem and that he was unsure of whether or not the roadway was needed and where it should go. He felt it was necessary to take a second look at this issue. Marly Glines felt that if the State is not pursuing a corridor it may not be needed at this time. He stated that he would be unable to make a recommendation on the corridor and that further study is needed. THE MOTION CARRIED 11-0. 5. Tentative Schedule for Upcoming Meetings Approved as presented. Future Meeting The next meeting of the Elk River Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee will be Thursday, April 20, 1995 at 7:00 PM. 8. Adiournment HANK DUITSMAN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MEETING. MARY EBERLEY SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 11-0. The meeting of the Steering Committee adjourned at 10:45 p.m.