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. . . City Council Minutes March 20, 2006 Page 5 Councilmember Motin questioned why Sherburne County would want to install a cul-de-sac on Tyler Street if the 193rd Avenue corridor is built. He stated the city recently improved Twin Lakes Road as a feeder route to Highway 10 and citizens north of Tyler Street would not have access to that route if a cul-de-sac is installed. Mr. Maurer stated he isn't recommending the cul-de-sac. He stated the county hasn't been definitive on it so he included the possibility in the presentation. Councilmember Farber stated when he was on the Council (back in the mid-90's) the developer of Hillside Estates was required to install 193rd Avenue as a wider road because it was planned as a collector corridor. Mr. Maurer further stated that 193rd Avenue has a wider right-of-way than standard neighborhood streets due to its planning as an east-west corridor. Mayor Klinzing questioned if a 2-3 year timeline is sufficient when the project isn't scheduled for funding until 2010. Mr. Maurer stated once the federal funding is official, it can be advanced. He stated Mn/DOT is always looking for projects to advance because a majority of projects wanting to move tend to fall back. He stated the real issues that will take the most time, are selecting a corridor option that is the best alignment and acquiring property for the right -of-way. Mayor Klinzing stated the city has been considering 193rd Avenue as a corridor route for many years. She stated concerns with the intersection ofTH 169, Dodge Avenue, and Evans Avenue. She stated she can't see how the city can move forward with this project until tlle issues at the intersection are solved. She stated Mn/DOT has proposed a split diamond intersection but has not specified a timeline. Mr. Maurer stated he would come back to Council with a cost analysis and an estimate of land acquisition at the April 17, 2006 Council meeting. Councilmember Motin suggested that this project move forward in a timely manner so the property owners are not in limbo. Leo Offerman, 19393 Auburn Street (planning Commissioner and resident near 193rd Avenue)-Requested that the Council consider the Planning Commission's recommendation to use Elk Hills Drive and School Street as the east-west corridor. He stated fewer properties would be affected with this route and it would be considered more an east-west route because School Street continues to the west. He stated the 193rd Avenue route ends at TH169. Councilmember Motin stated this may not be an either/or type of situation. He stated both routes may eventually run as east-west corridors. He stated the issue is what the primary purpose is at this time. He stated future proposals by Mn/DOT do not allow School Street to have any access to TH 169. Mr. Offerman stated he is basing his opinion on the transportation study, which shows tlle need for an east-west corridor all the way through Elk River. The Council requested mailed notices be sent to affected property owners to keep them updated.