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Approved questioned whether a bridge would be necessary, given the low volume of rail traffic. The County feels that a bridge would not be used. Several commissioners expressed concern with the steps that are proposed for the grade level crossing, that they would not be bike or handicapped accessible. Fernelius stressed that the City wants the development to have easy accessibility for all citizens. Benke inquired to the status of the railroad wye project. Fernelius replied that the City is still in the process of working on it. USF Dugan currently has its site listed for sale. The City has ordered an appraisal of the property; after appraisal is completed the City may look into purchasing the property. There are several options: acquiring just the land that the City would need to relocate the wye, or acquiring the whole site and selling off the portions not required. Kaufhold asked if the City would be able to charge a fee for each train that used the wye if the City purchased the land. Fernelius replied that is a possibility; however there are concerns regarding liability and maintenance of the track. Fulton added that relocating the wye would benefit the entire community. Benke encouraged the Council to finish this package. Delaune asked staff to provide more information on the wye at the next meeting. Traffic Study Black reported that the traffic study conclusions were similar to those from a similar study a couple of years ago. Several intersections pose a problem and will need to be addressed. Fernelius stated that he would be bringing a summary of the study to the meeting next month. Delaune stressed that the I-694 bridge should be replaced before the development is done; it would be much more difficult to replace the bridge after there are new homes. Black replied that the City currently does not have the funds to replace the bridge. The TIF district may generate additional funds, but funds will not be immediately available. Demolition Black announced that the Council approved a contractor at the November 22 meeting. Wickenhauser Excavating will start demolishing on the east side shortly after the first of the year. Library Fernelius reported that the task force has completed its work and has offered four proposals to the Library Board, which will be considered in January. Flahave inquired if the task force had considered which option was the best economic choice. Fernelius replied that was not a consideration. Housing Tour The tour was attended by about 20 commission members, with at least one member from each commission. Harreld, Delaune and Nelson attended from the EDC. Nelson stated that is was great to be on site and is looking forward to the model units. Some of the questions raised by the tour: Will there be enough guest parking? What are the styles of some of the townhomes and lofts, and who would be purchasing them? Black added that Theresa Greenfield(Rottlund/ David Bernard) was on the tour and helped answered questions regarding the townhomes. The representative from Sherman, who will be building the lofts and condos, was not able to attend and thus there were more outstanding questions regarding those units.