03-19-1996 CC MIN - SPECIAL-JOINT

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_CSAH # 1 - Dave Schwarting gave an update of the plans for construction of CSAH # 1. He indicated that the County would need a resolution of support from the City which indicates that the City plans to upgrade the section from Highway 10 to School Street. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the City is interested in upgrading the intersection of Highway 10 and Proctor to a 4 lane intersection. He indicated that the City is also interested in seeing the intersection of School Street and Proctor upgraded. Dave Schwarting indicated that the County would need a commitment from the City to assist in the funding, design, right-of-way acquisition, etc., for the expansion of the two intersections. It was suggested that the County and City consider an underpass at the area of County Road # 1 and the railroad trail by Meadowvale School. It was indicated that it was unsafe for the citizens and students to jog or walk across the street at this location. · CSAH # 12 - Dave Schwarting indicated that the County will receive federal funding for 80% of the project in 1997. Mayor Duitsman requested Terry Maurer and Dave Schwarting to work together regarding the intersection of County Road 12 and 13 to allow for appropriate stacking at Highway 169. City Transportation Issues · City Engineer Tern/Maurer indicated that the City Council recently held a public hearing on the City's transpodation plan, but took no action on the plan. The City Council may take no action on the plan until the County has completed its process on the County transpodation plan. · Joplin Street and Highway 10 Intersection... Terry Maurer indicated that plans have been submitted to MnDOT for realignment of the intersection and for signalization. He indicated that it is anticipated that the project will be bid and be under construction this summer. · A request was made by a citizen regarding concerned citizens being involved in the transportation committee process at both the city and county levels. · Extension of Evans Avenue - Terry Maurer indicated that signalization process has begun for the intersection of 197th Avenue and Highway 169. Report on County Ditch I .e.qislation · Dave Loch and Kathy Heaney gave an update of the ditch legislation regarding the splitting of Ditch #28. It was indicated that the legislation did not pass. Kathy Heaney indicated that this issue would be brought up again in 1997. · Pat Klaers indicated that the County has abandoned fhe western part of Ditch # 10 per the City's request.