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City Council Regular Meeting - 01/31/05 Minutes - Page 23 Counci1member Kough opined that such an action by the Council would provide additional leverage for the residents at the upcoming meeting with Lt. Governor Mo1nau. Mayor Klausing requested further refinement of the language of the motion prior to consideration at tonight's meeting. Counci1member Schroeder spoke in support of the concept, opining that some potential members seemed to be missing from the proposed membership; and further opining that further refinement as to purpose or mission; timeline and urgency of the issue needed further consideration and discussion. Mayor Klausing concurred with Counci1member Schroeder's comments and observations; and opined that other levels of government needed participation in the Task Force. Al Sands, 2612 Aldine Street Mr. Sands noted the urgency of the issue with the upcoming construction of County Road C and the meeting with Commissioner of Transportation Mo1nau. Mayor Klausing noted his opposition to the motion with its current format and language. Roll Call Ayes: Kough and Schroeder. Nays: Maschka, Ih1an and Klausing. Ih1an moved, Maschka seconded, that the City Council hereby resolves to form a Task Force to work together to find possible alternatives of access and egress for the James Addition; and to work toward reopening the closed Snelling/Oakcrest closure at least until the County Road C construction is complete; authorizing the initial proposed Task Force members suggested by Counci1member Kough to begin meeting immediately, with other interested people and agencies for membership expansion included on the February 14,2005 agenda. Mayor Klausing, while speaking in support of the motion, expressed his concerns with the recurrent theme of action on