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City of Hasungs June 4,1007 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 3 Approve MnDOT Joint Powers Agreement—Highway 61 Wall Repair Design Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item, which is an agreement with MnDOT to repair the historic walls along Highway 61. Montgomery stated that the City's share of the design expense is not to exceed $60,600, or 38% of the design cost. Montgomery stated that the City will likely be responsible for$460,000 of the estimated $820,000 costs to repair the walls. The cost is high due to drainage, the nature of matching an historic wall, and ensuring that it is securely built. Moved by Councilmember Riveness, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the joint powers agreement as presented. 7 Ayes; Nays, None Approve and Accept Agreement with Dakota County for South Hastings Area Traffic Study Public Works Director Montgomery introduced the item, which is an agreement with Dakota County to conduct an area roadway system study for the Hastings area, to identify future county highway needs on the south and west sides of the City to accommodate future city growth and traffic volume increases in the area. Montgomery stated that the City's costs will be $45,000; $20,000 funded in 2007 and $25,000 funded in 2008. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to approve the agreement as presented. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Resolution—Order Feasibility Study for CP Rail Quiet Zone: 2ntl and 3n' Streets Discussion about location of concrete median and impact on driving patterns. It was stated that installing additional gates is significantly more expensive than the option of installing a concrete median. Moved by Councilmember Hollenbeck, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to approve the resolution as presented. 6 Ayes; Nays, one. Councilmember Riveness voting against. Copy of resolution on file. Electronic Message Board Proposal City Administrator Osberg stated that there have been staff discussions with the school board about a message board sign, located at the existing location of Highways 55 and 61. Under the current discussion, they City would operate one board of the sign and the school district would operate the other board. The cost would be split 50/50. Osberg requested Council direction on whether to consider discussions and prepare a draft agreement with the school board on this proposal. Moved by Councilmember Schultz, seconded by Councilmember Hollenbeck to direct staff to continue discussions with the school board. 7 Ayes; Nays, none. Adjournment Moved by Councilmember Slavik, seconded by Councilmember Alongi to adjourn meeting at 8:18 p.m. 7 Ayes, Nays, None. Paul J. Hiol s Melanie Mesko Lee Mayor City Clerk