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Ciry Council Minutes ~ ' " ~ '. ~ ,_ Page 4 August 20, 2007 ~~ ~~ ~ ~-~ t~ ~~ for right-of--way but further noted the environmental portion of the study would have a limited shelf life. Councilmember Farber stated he would like to see Jackson Avenue and Main Street remain open. Councilmember Motin questioned members of the Taskforce as to how they feel if the group was put on hold until the Study could be completed. Ms. Mehelich stated the taskforce hasn't had an opportunity to discuss this as a group. Stewart Wilson stated that due to the amount of time spent on the Plan he would like the original members to stay together. Councilmember Gumphrey stated work could be done in the interim by the Taskforce but he was also fine with postponing the group for six months. Mayor Klinzing stated she would like to hear what the Taskforce would like to do. Ms. Mehelich stated the Taskforce understands amendments could be made to the original Plan after the Study is completed. Councilmember Motin stated the issue with trying to proceed further is that the general public will focus on the worst parts of the Plan. He stated there will be confusion with the changes and the city would have to redo all the hearings. He stated he would rather wait 6-9 months and not have a duplication of efforts. He stated this is a long term plan and there is no rush to complete it. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER FARBER TO SUSPEND THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN TASKFORCE UNTIL A HIGHWAY 10 GEOMETRIC STUDY IS COMPLETED AND WHEN THE TASKFORCE RECONVENES, IT WILL RECONVENE WITH THE SAME MEMBERS. MOTION CARRIED 4-1. Mayor K]inzing opposed. Mayor Klinzing stated she could not support this motion because the Taskforce could work on other areas of the core downtown. Larry Toth, Stated the motion was off key by not having the Taskforce do anything until the Study is completed. He stated the Taskforce needs to continue its process due to the amount of work that will pile up with other studies they could be concentrating on. 6.3. Resolution Authorizing Eminent Domain and Acquisition of Real Property and Adopting- Approved Appraisals of Value for 193=~ Avenue Project Mr. Maurer presented his staff report. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 07-72 AUTHORIZING EMINENT DOMAIN AND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY IN ACCORDANCE WITH MINNESOTA STATUTES CHAPTER 117 FOR THE 193 AVENUE TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR AND ADOPTING APPROVED APPRAISALS OF VALUE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0.