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. . . City Council Minutes July 24, 2006 Page 3 Councilmember Gumphrey stated he has to leave but that he is in favor of adhering to the original date of August 11 for Main Street to reopen. He noted that he is not in favor of providing compensation to the downtown business owners. Councilmember Gumphrey left at this time (7:32 p.m.). Councilmember Dietz questioned what the condition of Main Street would be if reopened August 11. Mr. Clark indicated that it would be asphalt with curb and gutter. He questioned where the additional money to pay the traffic control officers is coming from. City Administrator Lori J ohoson explained that traffic control was not included in the developer's agreement because traffic control was originally not an issue and it did not become an issue until these projects came together at the same time. Ms. Johnson indicated that the money is currently coming from the general fund but if the Council desires, the city can request that the developers assist with the cost of the downtown traffic control. She noted that all road closure requests should go through Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich so they can be forwarded to the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to adhere to the original deadline for Main Street to reopen to two-way traffic on August 11; for any future road closure requests to be coordinated through Director of Economic Development Catherine Mehelich with as much lead time as possible; for Chief Beahen to explore the option of hiring non-patrol officers to direct downtown traffic at a minimal wage; and for staff to look into requesting traffic control payment assistance from the developers. 3. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the meeting of the Elk River City Council at 7:42 p.m. Minutes prepared by Jessica Miller. lJtJ;1~~/ /1