4.1. DRAFT MINUTES (4 SETS) 03-02-2020

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City Council Minutes February 3, 2020 Page 8 constructing a new access point and not much time to thoughtfully consider what is the best and most cost-efficient solution. He indicated he still prefers the Tyler Street option over the others, but he would really support the council asking Sherburne County officials for more time to make such a big decision. Ms. Fabish explained this powerline location and indicated the city owns the parcel located east of Tyler Street which would provide access to the powerline property. She stated it would also create a traffic pattern through the neighborhood. The council discussed the increase in traffic in the neighborhood for the powerline corridor option, and more traffic than the Tyler Drive option. Mayor Dietz was opposed to the Trott Brook option as it would have great impacts on the Area 4 mountain bike trails and tear down hundreds of trees in the upper end of the park, as well as impact three private property owners. ` Councilmember Ovall commented that perhaps the city doesn't hav h of a say in this and all this time, energy, and expense is for nothing as this may just be the way it may need to be. Councilmember Wagner askedVthcitycould request herburne County for more time to consider options.Ms. Fabish stated the council crovide to w th''the direction to request additional time for consideration of options. Mayor Dietz was in support of requesting more time to research the power line option to determine if it's feasible and legal. He stated if additional time isn't allowed or the city can't determine another feasible option, he would rather have the right -in right -out option be installed, at the county's expense, and that this allows the city more time to study other options. Ms. Fabish stated the county indicated they will be contacting property owners adjacent to the proposed road improvements to discuss anticipated permanent or temporary easement impacts that will be required as a part of the project and staff anticipates these easements being presented at a future Parks and Recreation Commission and City Council meetings for consideration. Councilmember Wagner stated she agrees with Mayor Dietz's comments. She asked about the option of a left -turn lane where the median is installed from County Road 12 into the Hillside Park entrance. Ms. Fabish indicated the county's access spacing guidelines wouldn't allow this due to safety and mobility concerns. Councilmember Wagner stated it also doesn't make sense to have traffic make a U- turn at County Road 12 to enter the park as it would be such a short distance to P 0 W I R I D 9 Y 4 UREJ