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Elk River City Council Minutes November 18, 1996 Page 4 He further stated that additional lighting along the corridor is necessary and that a long term solution may De a pedestrian bridge. Kelly Owen shared some of the concerns of parents and children regarding the T.H. 169 issues. She stated that the ma]or concerns were lighting, installation of flashing warning lights and an overpass walkway. Tom Warner stated that he did not feel the length of the green light to allow pedestrian crossing on T.H. 169 is long enough. He further indicated that he sees a need for a pedestrian overpass and fencing. Tom Gilgenbach, 19205 Zane Street, requested the Council consider an overpass along T.H. 169. He stated that traffic lights and reduced speed limits are short term measures. He further spoke about reducing the number of trips that people need to take across the highway. He stated that because there are no parks or trails on the east side of T.H. 169, pedestrians need to cross the highway more often for recreation opportLJnities. Mayor Duitsman thanked MnDOT officials and the public for voicing their concern. Mayor Duitsman indicated that the City Council is concerned about these issues and will continue to work with the public and MnDOT for a solution. Councilmember Scheel thanked the young people for coming and the parents for bringing the young people to see how government works. 5.1. Minnesota Sports Federation Letter of Intent City Administrator Pat Klaers stated that the City has reviewed and found acceptable a Letter of Intent for the Minnesota Sports Federation (MSF) project. He explained that the Letter of Intent proposes that the MSF and the City of Elk River express their intent to mutually explore the feasibility of proceeding with ~,he development of a 59,500 square foot recreational facility. He further explained that the letter does not represent a binding commitment to the City of Elk River. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE LEI'I'ER OF INTENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ELK RIVER AND THE MINNESOTA SPORTS FEDERATION. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.2. Update on Strateqic Planninq Process Director of Economic Development Paul Steinman provided an update to the City Council on the Strategic Planning Process. Paul Steinman explained that the process of the economic development strategic planning began in October, 1996, with a group of approximately 16 citizen participants representing numerous parties involved in economic development in the City of Elk River. He indicated that the group is in the process of discussing goals and major economic issues. Paul Steinman indicated that it is important at this point that the group receive the Council's input as to whether or not they are on the right track. Paul Steinman indicated that the group has identified 26 ma]or economic development issues and are in the process of focusing on the top four of these issues which are: