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City Council Minutes August 13, 2007 Page 7 e Mr. Maurer explained that these improvements would require the intersection of Main Street and Jackson Avenue to be closed temporarily. He noted that access to all the downtown businesses would remain open. Mr. Maurer reviewed the cost estimates as follows: Main Street overlay ($270,000), geometric improvements to the Main Street/Jackson Avenue intersection ($150,000), and traffic control for construction staging ($10,000) for a total cost of $430,000. Mr. Simon indicated that $350,000 was budgeted based on engineer estimates and if the amount goes to $430,000, the size of another project in the 2008-2012 CUP will need to be reduced to keep a minimum reserve level. Mayor Klinzing questioned how long the intersection would be required to be closed to complete this project. Mr. Maurer indicated a one-day closure would be required for the overlay but an approximate three-week closure would be required to complete the geometric improvements. Concerns regarding closing the intersection were raised. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER. MOTIN TO PROCEED WITH THE OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ON MAIN STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE AT A COST OF $270,000. e Councihnember Zerwas indicated that he believes the downtown property and business owners may be in favor of the city completing the geometric improvements if they are given the opportunity to review the proposal. CounciJmember Motin questioned if the overlay could be completed this year and the geometric improvements next year. Mr. Maurer indicated that it would make sense to complete the projects at the same time if possible but that they could be completed separately. CounciJmember Gumphrey indicated that the city may get a better price if the project is completed in the spring. Mr. Maurer stated that he will work with Economic Development to reach the majority of downtown property and business owners. He noted that if the consensus of the downtown is to proceed with the project he will ask them when they would like to see the project completed. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO LAY THE PREVIOUS MOTION ON THE TABLE UNTIL SUCH TIME DOWNTOWN PROPERTY AND BUSINESS OWNERS ARE CONTACTED FOR COMMENTS ON THE PROPOSED GEOMETRIC IMPROVEMENTS. STAFF WAS DIRECTED TO OBTAIN BIDS FOR THE DOWNTOWN OVERLAY IMPROVEMENT AT MAIN STREET AND JACKSON AVENUE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Other Business e There was no other business.