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ORONO REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING HELD JUNE 25, 1990 HIGHWAY 12 SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUED CounciImember Goetten indicated that she agreed with Bernhardson’s recommendation for approving the plan only if the traffic signal is included. Bernhardson noted that the traffic analysis has not been finalized by MNDot. It was moved by Mayor Grabek,seconded by CounciImember Goetten,to adopt Resolution #2822,indicating City approval contingent upon a traffic light being placed on Willow in conjunction with this project.Motion,Ayes-5,Nays-0.Motion passed. CONSULTANT ENGINEER - TRAFFIC Bernhardson reviewed the information in his memo dated June 21, 1990 regarding the hiring of a consultant engineer. Bernhardson noted that the City had allocated funds to contribute to MNDot's study. He said that it will not be necessary for the City to contribute and that those funds could be used for the consultant. Mayor Grabek suggested committing a specific amount of money for t:.e consultant, but not necessarily the entire amount set aside for MNDot. Grabek believed that a consultant v/ould be a valuable tool for the City. Councilmember Goetten asked v/hether Council would have an opportunity to interview the persons being considered prior to hiring. Mayor Grabek asked that staff have persons available for Council to review by a certain date. Bernhardson stated that it would be possible to have the interview process begin by the July 23rd Council Meeting. Councilmember Nettles asked v/hether it would be possible for staff to gather information from the State Highway Department regarding their opinion of where the corridor should be located. It was moved by Mayor Grabek, seconded by Councilmember Nettles, to direct staff to commence consultant engineer interviews by the July 23, 1990 Council Meeting.Motion, Ayes-5, Nays-0. Motion passed. REQUEST FOR FUNDING-ART CENTER Bernhardson informed Council that the Art Center has asked the City for funding. He said the City is being asked for $8,000.00 this year and $16,000.00 next year.Bernhardson noted that the Art Center has also asked the City of Wayzata for funding.Bernhardson believed it would be appropriate to delay a -9 -