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Elk River City Council Special Meeting Page 5 November 14, 1994 • COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-118, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ELK RIVER ORDERING A PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY REPORT IN THE MATTER OF THE ELK HILLS DRIVE/DODGE AVENUE AND STREET/5TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS OF 1995. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council directed the City Engineer to begin the survey work for this project as soon as possible. 5.b. Reauest for Extended Hour by Barbarossa City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that Barbarossa and Sons have requested to work a double shift on the construction project involving the trunk line in the western area of the City. He stated this would mean that the contractors would be working from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., for approximately one week. It was the consensus of the Council that the lateness of the hour would affect the neighboring residents and, therefore, the Council authorized that Barbarossa and Sons could work from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 6. Other Business Councilmember Farber requested that the contractors clean up the sidewalk and the bike paths on Jackson Avenue. Councilmember Farber also noted that the exit on westbound Highway 10 • heading north on Highway 169 is dangerous. He indicated that it would be safer if a barrier were installed in that location. Terry Maurer indicated that he would speak to MnDOT regarding this situation. 3. Consider a Modification to the EDA Enabling Resolution to Change the Composition of the EDA Membership Economic Development Coordinator Bill Rubin stated that on November 7, the City Council voted to continue discussion on this matter in order to decide a rotation method of choosing which Councilmember would not serve on the EDA. Bill Rubin indicated that he provided the Council with three options which outline both strengths and weaknesses. Councilmember Holmgren stated he is not opposed to adding a third citizen, but until he is sure how to handle the rotation, he will abstain from voting. Discussion was held regarding a method of rotation. It was the consensus that the Councilmember acting as Vice Mayor for a particular year will not be a member of the EDA during that year. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO DIRECT THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR AND CITY ATTORNEY TO DRAFT AN AMENDMENT TO THE ENABLING RESOLUTION TO REFLECT THAT THE VICE MAYOR WILL STEP DOWN FROM THE EDA TO ALLOW THE APPOINTMENT OF A THIRD NON-ELECTED CITIZEN. COUNCILMEMBER FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-2. Councilmember • Scheel and Mayor Duitsman opposed.