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MDOTTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CirY COUNCIL MEETING <br />ISLO APRIL 25, 1994 <br />(•#7) MINNETONKA POHXR SQUADRON - i»4 JOINT USE <br />RESOLUTION NO. 341* <br />CK LICENSE - <br />It was moved by Goetten, seconded by Hurr to adopt Resolution No. 3418 issuing a 1994 <br />Joint Use Dock License to the Minnetonka Power Squadron. Ayes 5. nays 0. <br />MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORT <br />Kelley stated he was very concerned about taking any action which would get the Department <br />of Transportation involved, and he stated he was opposed to any development resulting from <br />the proposal to annex property to the City of Way/ata which could increase the traffic on <br />Highway 12. <br />(#8) MNDOT AGREEMENT - OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BRIDGE <br />Orhardson stated that MnDOT serves as the City’s agent to apply for the federal funds and <br />the agreement needs to be updated. It was moved by Hurr, seconded by Goetten, to approve <br />the agreement as submitted. Ayes 5, nays 0. <br />PUBLIC LN FORMATION AL MEETING <br />(#9) RECONSTRUCTION OF BROWN ROAD NORTH <br />Gustafson reviewed the plans for the reconstruction of Brown Road North using MSA <br />(Minnesota State Aid) funds. He discussed the dimensions of the proposed street <br />improvements and discussed the drainage areas that will be affected. He reviewed the tree <br />replacement program which will replace trees lost during the construction. He noted that <br />ninety-three percent (93%) of the costs for the reconstruction of the roadway will be <br />reimbursed from MSA funds. He stated that if the Council approved the plans, construction <br />could begin shortly, and would be completed next fall. He noted that they will need to <br />acquire some temporary easements, which will be needed before construction can begin, and <br />it may be that a few permanent easements wiU be needed once final roadway plans are <br />developed. <br />Jabbour inquired if the parking were eliminated how much would that reduce the cost. <br />Gustafson responded that he did not have those figures available. Gerhardson stated that <br />different roadway widths were discussed during a work session and they would be able to <br />eliminate the parking on one side an J use no parking signs which would permit parking on <br />one side of the roadway only. Kelley noted that they weie considering the feasibility study <br />only and that did not mean that the roadway would actually be reconstructed. Goetten <br />inquired if the improvements would reduce the potential for accidents and Gerhardson <br />responded that he did not have any statistics available on that issue.