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I I I Council Meeting Minutes lvlay 27, 1986 Council Business, continued Benke also agreed that, because of the uncertainties about downtown development, there are questions that need to be asked and answered; agreed that perhaps it would be best to defer a decision, keeping in mind that deferral does not mean it will not be done at some time in the future. Andrew Eisenzimmer, counsel for Catholic Archdiocese of the Twin Cities, feels the church can live with any decision the council might make; feels a deferral would be a mistake because the barricading should be resolved on a permanent basis; because there will be some development of Veterans Park, more space will be needed for the park and the street has outlived its useful- ness; increased traffic will bring increased problems with regard to the safety of the children. Eisenzimmer stated the church is looking for a permanent solution so that work can be done on its parking lot; asked for clarifica- tion regarding the proposed sidewalk for the church being incor- porated into the skeletal system; questioned the aesthetics of the trees being removed; and stated the church does not oppose the widening of Eighth Street and of First Avenue which will allow additional on-street parking. Benke felt the decision not to continue the one segment of the sidewalk was because that was not continguous to the trunk system; Maurie so confirmed. Eisenzimmer stated that decision clearly presented problems for the church with regard to snow removal. Sinda indicated he had discussed that with Proper who felt the Public Works Department could add a sidewalk to the skeletal system. Schmidt asked where the sidewalk would connect; Rutherford stated Eight Street is part of the skeletal system which stops at Third Avenue, the section between Third and Second Avenues would need to be put in, taking over the church's sidewalk on the south side which needs an easement from the church. Benke felt that that question, and others, is perhaps why council does not wish to make a decision to close Third Avenue at this point; if we need to modify sidewalks or make any kinds of changes in conjunction either with the church's sidewalk system or its parking lot, council does not have the answers tonight. Benke felt the delay would be two weeks to two months. Eisenzimmer asked for clarification that Benke is sensing the council wishes to eliminate from the project Third Avenue between Eighth Street and Ninth Street and to do no upgrading on that portion of Third Avenue; Benke so confirmed. Page Five