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City of Centerville Council Meeting Minutes October 12, 2005 Ms. Sivgarajah stated the MOD is a concept plan and the joint powers agreement binds the City and County. Council Member Lee asked if a non-signature on the agreement would prevent the City from going ahead with the plans. Ms. Sivgarajah replied if the final design is not approved, the County could move ahead to the next phase but would have to go through an arbitration process and it could eventually be abandoned. She added all details are not possible until the final design phase because it fine-tunes all the details in the project. Mayor Capra stated the City needs to put in items that state if they change; the City needs notification before signing the joint powers agreement. Ms. Sivgarajah replied they are hoping the process moves forward quickly because there are parcels of land that need to be acquired by September 1 of next year; otherwise federal funds are at risk. Mayor Capra asked for an explanation of economic remnants. Ms. Sivgarajah replied an adjacent property owner could make a swap with land depending on the property value. Mayor Capra asked about stormwater runoff. Ms. Sivgarajah replied the issue has previously been discussed and the County is willing to work with the City. Mayor Capra asked about the cost of the trail. Mr. Larson replied he asked Anoka County Parks to take over the trail; however, they indicated they are not prepared to do so but will help the City in applying for grant funds. Mayor Capra asked about the property behind City Hall. Mr. Larson replied the County was going to initiate an appraisal and hopefully it can still be a part of the mix. Ms. Sivgarajah replied the County has asked for that parcel to be given for the project. Mayor Capra asked about the crossing of Main Street. Ms. Sivgarajah replied if there is a trail to Main Street they would be open to having a sign and striping. Council Member Terway commented with the fuel costs increasing and the longer that there is a disagreement; the greater the cost of the project and the less funding that will be received. Ms. Sivgarajah replied as the project has developed, costs have increased. She added the County should have responded in a timely manner. Council Member Lakso asked if she sees any significant changes with 21 st Avenue or medians. Ms. Sivgarajah replied she does not see the medians changing or a stoplight at 21 st Avenue. Council Member Lee stated the project is being done to move traffic from A to B, but there needs to be significant changes to the MOD. He added the project is happening to the City not for the City. Page 3 of 12 3