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Approved Nelson inquired if the County had a programming window to replace the roads. Benke replied that the County has no plans to redevelop the roads. Black added that the developers are anxious to upgrade the roads before the development begins. Benke asked if there had been any discussion with the County and State about the City paying for the redevelopment and then getting aid or pay back later. Black replied that will most likely be the approach. Benke added that the same approach could be used for the replacing the bridge over 694, which may be the only way to have these projects get done. Property Acquisitions Black suggested that the railroad wye discussion be deferred to next month. He is optimistic about getting purchase agreements on all three remaining properties. Demolition Black reported that the demolition has started and has been going well. 81. Paul District Energy will be removing the tree debris by March 1 st; it should take three to four weeks to remove all of the material. Brighton Village Black reported that the City is still waiting for site plans and no new announcements have been made. Champps will be adding an outdoor patio this spring. Other Business Hannon strongly recommended that the commissioners bring their family and friends to the neighborhood meetings and that the City do a brief history ofthe Northwest Quadrant at those meetings. Johnson also added that the history would make a good public interest story for the Bulletin. Motion by Kaufbold, seconded by Nelson, to RECOMMEND THE STAFF PURSUE REPLACING THE 1-694 BRIDGE BY HAVING THE CITY PAY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION WITH THE COUNTY AND STATE REIMBURSING THE CITY AT A LATER TIME. All approved. MOTION CARRIED. Black announced that the Business Council meeting will be held at the end of the month and asked if any of the commissioners would be able to make telephone calls to the area businesses. Hannon, Nelson and Kaufhold all indicated that they would help. Motion by Benke, seconded by Harmon, that THE COMMISSION EXTENDS ITS CONGRATULATIONS, THANKS AND APPRECIATION TO KEN JOHNSON. With Johnson abstaining, all approved. MOTION CARRIED. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 a.m.