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City Council Minutes May 7, 2007 Page 4 Main S tree! and Schoo! Street Councilmember Farber questioned if the same design (concept BC2) could be utilized in the opposite way it is presented on the map. (Using the NW and SE quadrants adjacent to THI69). It was noted by a SRF consultant that there is a federal law requiring minimum impacts to parks. The Council was of the consensus that the location and size of the park was not conducive to being a quality park property near the highway and were agreeable to the possibility that it could be utilized for TH 169 if needed. The consultant suggested reviewing the status of the park in the city's Comprehensive and Park Plans. Mr. Beck stated the city should review how it received the park to make sure there are no dedication requirements. Ms. Johnson thought the park may have been acquired through a tax-forfeiture. The Council was of the consensus they preferred the BC3 concept presented for the Main Street intersection due to the reduced impact to businesses. Mr. Montebello noted that there will be an open house on May 17, 2007 for public comment. He stated the final design and environmental documentation will be submitted for approval by the municipalities in the summer of 2008. Councilmember Farber noted that the city put out quite a bit of money for this study and he doesn't want to wait 50 years in order to complete the project. It was noted by Mn/DOT that there is not guarantee on when this project could be completed. Mn/DOT (District 3) currently has $500 million in projects waiting to be completed. Craig Robinson of Mn/DOT also noted that some local participation would be required for utilities and frontage roads. It was further noted that a project is more likely to get funding if all the studies for it have been completed. The Council took a ten minute break at 8:30 p.m. 6.2. Sherburne Coun\)' Transportation Plan Update Sherburne County Public Works Director] ohn Mentor provided an update of the county's draft transportation plan. He reviewed traffic congestion and the short/long range needs in Elk River. He stated there is a $384.8 million funding gap for road improvements. Mr. Mentor reviewed the proposed alignment for CSAH 33 from TH 169 to County Road 22 in Anoka County. He stated the original alignment may change depending upon Anoka County's transportation plan and their wilIingness to have County Road 34/82 cut down to County Road 22. He stated they may be wilIing to complete this alignment because they would like Mn/DOT to take over County Road 22.