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City of Centerville January 26, 2005 Council Work Session Meeting Minutes similar to this one and it has not devastated the business community. Council Member Paar stated that Centerville is no longer a small town. Council Member Capra questioned whether the County would purchase the homes on the north side of Main Street near the 20tll A venue intersection. Mr. Fischer stated that acquisition of these homes would increase the project by approximately 1 million dollars. Mr. Fischer stated that the City could explore alternative options through the Metropolitan Councilor similar organizations but same would be a separate project for the City. Discussion was had regarding the speed limits proposed with the widening project. Mr. Fischer explained that if a speed study is completed and the results represent a higher speed the County would be required to follow the allowable speeds for the roadway. Council may consider not requesting one at this time but could request a study subsequent to the roadway completion. Mr. Robjent also suggested a speed study following the project. Council Member Lee stated that he felt that a study would increase the speed limit for the roadway. Mr. Fischer stated that 85% of the traffic on a normal roadway speed, and this may increase the speeds if a study is completed. Mayor Capra whether sidewalks would be placed on the north side of CSAH 14 beyond 20th Avenue. Mr. Fischer stated that when property develops, sidewalks will follow. Discussion ensued regarding the Memorandum of Understanding and its timeline. Mr. Fischer stated that once the document is signed the County can commence acquisition of property, shows a commitment between the City and the County regarding the design of the project and more accurate cost estimates will be derived. Mayor Capra stated that the County would need to take into consideration any upgrades that would be forthcoming from the City. Mayor Capra questioned the purchases of property and homes. Mr. Jim Dvorak stated that homes would be total buyouts and would only be in the downtown area of Centerville. Mayor Capra stated that discussions were being held with Comer Express and Mr. Fischer concurred. Mayor Capra stated that she understood that 21 st A venue was a work in process and she desired to know right-of-way and home acquisitions prior to signing the Memorandum of Understanding. Discussion ensued regarding a grant for, its deadline of July and the willingness of the County to work cooperatively on same. Mr. Fischer stated that the City would need to expend the monies and then be reimbursed at a later date because the funds would not be available until 2009. Council Member Lee questioned the Memorandum of Understanding and the timeline for buyouts. Mr. Fischer stated that the Memorandum of Understanding needed to be completed along with the Environmental Study and felt that same would be completed by the end of March. Mr. Fischer stated that the information provided at this evening's meeting would be provided on their web site. Page 3 of 4