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City Council Minutes April 17, 2006 Page 16 Councilmember Dietz stated School Street was never intended to an east/west route. . Louis Zingko, 193rd and Baldwin-Stated the city should coordinate this project with the state because he is concerned with the bottleneck of traffic that will occur at TH 169. Mr. Howse questioned the timing of the project. Mayor Klinzing stated she would like to take more time with the project but the other Councilmembers would like to move forward more quickly. Mr. Maurer stated it could take 9-18 months depending how smoothly the land acquisition moves along. It was the consensus of the Council to select Option 1 for the east/west route and to bring in an attorney to help with the project. Mr. Maurer was directed to do more detailed analysis of Option 1 and report back to the City Council. 6.16. Resolution Regarding TH 169 Environmental Geometric Study Mr. Maurer stated Mn/DOT had been planning a TH 169 Geometric Study but was cut due to state funding. He recommended the city proceed with the Study in Elk River in order to possibly help advance future funds for state road projects in Elk River. He further stated it would help determine the footprints of interchanges so when future development comes along the highway the city can be more prepared. He stated the cost of the Study would be about $1 million with funds coming from Municipal State Aid (MSA). He stated Mn/DOT indicated a willingness to cost participate by providing staffing needs. . Councilmember Gumphrey questioned if the county has been involved with participating in this Study. Mr. Maurer stated he has had initial conversations with the county public works director but is unclear of the county's position. He suggested the city administrator draft a formal letter to the county administrator. Councilmember Dietz expressed concerns with using MSA funds. He stated $1 million is a lot of money and is concerned other road projects will be delayed. Mr. Maurer stated 2006 is the first year the city has had a full allotment in its MSA account. He stated the city could possibly pay installments for the Study. He stated another option is the city may be able to borrow the money from Mn/DOT's central office. He stated the study would take approximately 18 months. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 06-46 INDICATING THE CITY'S SUPPORT FORAN ENVIRONMENTAL/GEOMETRIC STUDY OF THE TH 169 AND A WILLINGNESS TO FUND THE STUDY AND FOR THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO SEND A LETTER TO THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR REQUESTING FUNDING SUPPORT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. .