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City Council Minutes October 1, 2007 Page 3 • Mx. Montebello stated that 9 months is the typical timeframe for an environmental assessment worksheet to be completed and felt that the January 2009 anticipated end date is realistic. Mr. Maurer stated to the council that he has asked both MnDOT and the SRF Consulting Group to attend future council meetings to provide updates on both studies. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE MNDOT/SRF PROPOSAL FOR GEOMETRIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY ON TH 10 IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.2. Authorize Purchase of Smieja Property_(Pazce12) on the 193 Avenue Corridor Terry Maurer presented his staff report and requested the council authorize the expenditure of $87,869 for the purchase of the Smieja property on the 193 Avenue Corridor. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SMIEJA PROPERTY (PARCEL 2) ON THE 193an AVENUE CORRIDOR. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.3. Review of the Snow and Ice Control Policy Terry Maurer presented his staff report, noting that aothing has changed from last season • on how the street department will approach a snowfall He met with Phil Hals to improve the performazice of the current routes, and explained the map, explainuzg the nine designated snow plow routes. Acting Mayor Gumphrey asked who determines that street snow hauling is completed within 120 hours of the end of the storm as stated in the snow and ice control policy. Mr. Maurer stated that depends on the amount of the snowfall but in most cases, plows will hit the streets before the morning traffic to allow for easier commutes. Staff estimates 120 hours for a typical snow storm but this figure can vary, depending on the length and severity of the storm. Mr. Maurer stressed the importance of not only providing cost effective plowing and sanding, but the safety of plow operators and the number of hours they work to complete their routes. He stated if a storm is predicted, staff will adjust work schedules accordingly by sending workers home if they'll be needed later in the evening; this will allow them to be well-rested and able to plow for 12 hours. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER ZERWAS TO APPROVE THE SNOW AND ICE CONTROL POLICY AS OUTLINED IN THE STAFF REPORT. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6.1. Resolution Supporting Incorporation of Bums Townshir Ms. Johnson introduced members of the Bums Township Board, who were present to seek • Elk River's support in the process of incorporating Bums Township as a city. Randy Bettinger, Chair, Burns Township, spoke on behalf of other boazd members who were also