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City Council Regular Meeting - 10/1 0/05 Minutes - Page 8 Mr. Anderson further noted that when the original lease agreement was initiated, the Wetland Conservation Act had not been enacted; and that the act now may pose limits on how the land can be used, and could limit the potential value and expansion potential of the land. 9. Consider a Resolution Requesting a Traffic Study at County Road B and Rice Street Public Works Director Duane Schwartz reviewed the request related to the plans being developed by Metro Transit to construct a 400-car Park and Ride facility at the northeast comer of County Road B and Rice Street; and impact of additional traffic at the already-congested intersection, given its proximity to the Highway 36 ramps and obsolete bridge over the Highway. Mr. Schwartz noted that the City of Little Canada had expressed concerns and referenced the letter and resolution enclosed from that City; and the need for Metro Transit to undertake a traffic study to determine solutions; as well as possibly moving up the proposed bridge project over Highway 36 in the County's and State's construction plans. Discussion included current daily numbers; future redevelopment in the area and additional traffic impacts; possible expansion of lanes or addition of turn lanes on Rice Street; expanded intersections; access points for the Park and Ride facility; and actual language of the resolution. Councilmember Maschka recommended addition of the word, "requests" to Item 2 of the resolution; with Council concurrence. Maschka moved, Schroeder seconded, adopted Resolution No. 10340 entitled, "Resolution Requesting Traffic Study at County Road B and Rice Street;" as amended. Roll Call Ayes: Ihlan; Maschka; Kough; Schroeder and Klausing. Nays: None. Resolution 10340 Requesting a Traffic Study at County Road Band Rice Street 10. Budget Discussion and Direction Budget Discussion City Manager Beets had provided a spreadsheet with four and Direction