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Harlicker stated that he wasn't sure what the role would be for the new committee. Mr. Harlicl<er requested Council to adopt the attached resolution approving the preliminary layout ct the park and ride fa~:ilitY for MnDot. John Griffith, MnDot Representative, gave an overview of the parl< and ride facility. Councilmember Tveite questionecJ the responsibility for maintenance of tl~is facility. Mr. Griffith stated that the transportation provider would be responsible for items such as lighting replacement, mowing, and re-striping and, if the provider weren't doing their job, MnDot would be responsible. Mayor Klinzing questioned if the Highway 169 lot would be closed once this park and ride facility is in operation. Mr. Griffith stated that I~e couldn't answer the question at this point but he believed that the Highway 169 site would be closed to encourage citizens to use the new facility. City Engineer Terry Maurer requested MnDot to install a left turn lane access into the Eull property. Mr. Griffith stated that this work could be either addecl to the contract or changed in the field during construction. COUNCILMEMBER MATIN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 01-07 TO APPROVE THE PRELIMINARY PLAN LAYOUT OF THE PARK AND RIDE FACILITY NEAR TRUNK HIGHWAY 10 AND TYLER STREET/171 AVENUE INTERSECTION MN/DOT PROJECT S.P. NO 7102-54. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.3. Interview & Appoint Planning Commission Candidates (Continued) Mayor Klinzing inquired whether the other two candidates were in the audience to interview for the Planning Commission vacancy. The candidates did not appear so the Council made their decision via written ballot. COUNCIUWEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPOINT DOUGLAS FRANZ TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION FOR A TERM OF THREE YEARS ENDING 02/28/04. COUNClU~EMBER MATIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 4.10. Community Recreation Update Councilmember Paul Matin stated that issues relating to the Joint Powers Agreement have been resolved. Councilmember Matin stated that the Community Recreation Board was surprised to learn about a $35,000 deficit created from 1991 to 1997 and this deficit is being analyzed. Councilmember Matin stated that the School District was the fiscal agent at the time and now the Community Recreation Board is working with the District ont~ [~ue, 4.11. Park & Recreation Commission Update Planning Director Michele McPherson updated the Council on snowmobile issues, the proposed Lions Park Shelter expansion, the proposed downtown fishing pier, the cross- city transportation corridor, and playground equipment. Ms. McPherson explained the proposed 2001 capital budget. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO APPROVE THE PARK CAPITAL BUDGET IN THE AMOUNT OF $98,750. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4- 0. Ms. McPherson stated that authorization was needed to advertise for bids to construct playground equipment. COUNCILMEMBER MATIN MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PLAYGROUNDS IN 2001. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. or whether the to discontinue plowing the paved Klinzing questioned City planned along Mississippi Road and if so, would this allow snowmobiles to use the trail. Ms. McPherson stated that the City was going to continue to plow the paved trail and the Commission was in the process of working with the snowmobile club to find alternative L trails through t~he Urban Service District. Councilmember Matin questioned whether the proposed fishing pier was part of the