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City Council Minutes (1 ~ /(~\ ~ I I Page 3 August 20, 2007 ~ U u(r-V LL11 Mr. Barnhart requested to postpone this item but noted it was advertised for a public hearing. Mayor Klinzing opened the public hearing. There being no one to speak to this issue, Mayor Klinzing closed the public hearing. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM AND REPUBLISH THE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE WHEN IT IS READY FOR CONSIDERATION. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6.2. Confirm the Direction of the Redevelopment Framework Plan (Mississippi Connections) Task Force Regarding Highway 10 Mr. Leeseberg presented the staff report. Mayor Klinzing questioned if the proposed cut and cover design for Highway 10 would have a cover over it. She thought it would be similar to 35W in Duluth and would allow green space over the top. Mr. Maurer stated it may not have a cover if it is not needed functionally and Mn/DOT would make this determination. Councilmember Motin expressed concerns with having the Taskforce continue this Plan (Mississippi Connections) when a large part of the puzzle (the final design for Highway 10) is incomplete. He stated he would like the proposed alignment for Highway 10 finalized before moving forward. He stated he would like to suspend the Taskforce until a Geometric Study (Study) could be completed. Mayor Klinzing stated the Plan is long-term so it would make sense to wait until a Study was completed. She noted that the Taskforce did an excellent job on this plan. Councilmember Motin questioned what the Council would like to see if a developer wants to build along the highway prior to a final plan being completed. Councilmember Gumphrey stated the Taskforce did an outstanding job with the Plan and he doesn't want to stop their progress. Councilmember Zerwas stated the city would be putting property owners in a difficult position if there are too many plans in place. He questioned the timeframe for the Study. Mr. Maurer stated the Study might possibly be incorporated into the 169 Study with the understanding that the city would pay for it. He would need to get confirmation from Mn/DOT. He stated it could be six to nine months before completed to the alternative selection stage. Councilmember Gumphrey questioned the cost of the Study. Mr. Maurer stated it would depend on the level of work completed but could be up to $500,000. He stated the cost would depend on whether the Council wanted land use powers