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I I I Council Meeting Minutes April 22, 1986 Assuming we order the Public Improvement Hearing on the north section, Benke suggested that we include with that an informa- tional meeting on the south portion so that people can address both issues. Benke stated that, barring the decision to totally separate a bike lane, it seems that 40-feet is almost a minimum for the section from 19th to 14th but additional input would be needed on that item. With regard to the bike lane issue, Leonard stated detached bike lanes occupy more space and, considering the funding, the 40-foot wide road would be the minimum the county would work with. Benke asked, if the council's decision is to proceed with a Public Hearing on the north portion and assuming we include an information meeting on the south portion, when we would be ready to hold that meeting; Proper responded that we would not be able to hold an improvement hearing until the first council meeting in June. Assuming we separate the north and south portions, Benke asked when the council could expect to see the detailed plans on the south portion; Leonard stated a preliminary set of plans would be ready in August or September, stating there were right-of-way, utility, curbs, and intersection issues on the south end. Benke asked if funds were available for a 1987 construction on the south portion; Leonard stated the county is committed to the project on the north end, the funding is there, and the city can proceed, which action would give some assurance for funding the south end. Williams asked the consequences would be of not building a 50-foot portion on the southern part; Proper stated we would not meet the requirements of State Aid and we would not the funds (about $.5 million) for that portion. Leonard stated the county's funding needs to meet the Gas Tax Funding requirements. Williams asked what the standards are to receive the funding; Leonard explained the criteria which say that high volume requires turning lanes, acknowledging that the standards are vague. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Brandt, to PROCEED WITH THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE LONG LAKE ROADTHE PROJECT ON JUNE 10, 1986, TO INCLUDE AN INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF THE PROJECT. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried Page Four