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MINUTES. WORKSESSION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 21, 1992 PAGE TWO . Further discussion took place regarding the impact of this road and the turnback system. Ray McGraw indicated that as an alternative such as a viaduct or overpass be considered. Jean Lemberg and Ray McGraw indicated that the citizens in the area primarily affected during rush hours and that any study on County Road E changes and flow of traffic and volume of traffic should include these time periods. The Engineer will get further information from MnDOT as to the length of time and time of day that the study took place. He indicated that normally the County review is made during a 24-48 hour period. The Engineer also indicated the City will want a Feasibility Study if the Council decides this is the best route. It was suggested that an Informational Meeting be held with the public to get further input and opinions from additional members of the public. The Public President requested that MnDOT's perspective be reviewed in a public meeting with a representative such as Tom O'Keefe and that further information be received from the City Engineer regarding other alternatives. (Mayor Tom Sather joined the meeting at this time - 5:30 p.m.) Further information was discussed regarding the possibility of holding a public meeting on the TH. 51 and Old Snelling crossing. Determination was made that at the January 25 meeting, the City will be prepared to discuss the alternatives. At the December 28 . meeting, the City Engineer will request the City to authorize a feasibility study be completed based on the review at the Worksession with recommendations. The Council identified at the January 25 meeting to review and debate the merits of options at this intersection. At that time, the Council will decide with proceeding with one of the options for further input from the Engineer or they will decide to request from the public at a further date. MOTION: Malone moved, seconded by Hicks, that the City recognize the Pavement Management Plan and request a Feasibility Study during the Monday, December 28 meeting. It was requested that the City Engineer, in January, discuss further the timing of a Storm Water Utility and information for a public meeting to be held in early March. And, at the January 25 meeting, have a public meeting to discuss TH. 51 and Old Snelling public informational meeting regarding options and to request input from the public regarding impact of any of the options and to provide an opportunity to introduce further options. At this time, the Council requested additional information prior to any decision being made regarding whether to proceed and, if so, which alternative to investigate further. The Council agreed that a letter to the School District be written to request their input on any impact on signing of the TH. 51 and Snelling Avenue. . ----------..---