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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-05-18 CC MIN Special Meeting n (I r SPECIAL MEETING STILLWATER CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 18, 1992 7:10 P.M. The Meeting was called to order by Mayor Abrahamson. Present: Councilmembers Bodlovick, Farrell, Funke, Opheim and Mayor Abrahamson. Absent: None Also Present: City Clerk Johnson Press: Julie Kink, The Courier John Gillstrom, Stillwater Gazette Others: Councilmembers Seggelke, Carufel and Mayor O'Neal, representing Oak Park Heights; Senator Gary Laidig. CONCERNS REGARDING THE NEW RIVER BRIDGE The purpose of the Joint Meeting was to discuss the differences of viewpoint between the two cities regarding the proposed new river bridge and to try and adopt a unified position. The Stillwater City Council favors the proposed southern corridor and Oak Park Heights favors the proposed central corridor. Another issue brought out is the proposed Mn/DOT plan to lower Highway 36 in order to bring it up to freeway status. After much discussion, the Stillwater City Council stated they would recommend, at their May 19 Regular Meeting, to amend their previous resolution that any alignment of the proposed southern corridor is satisfactory; and also, that Highway 36 alignment be left as is. The Oak Park Heights Council stated they would recommend, as an alternative to the central corridor preference of the plan, the southern corridor with a central or southern alignment; and would also recommend that the alignment of Highway 36 be left as is. Motion by Councilmember Opheim, seconded by Councilmember Funke to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 P.M. All in favor. ATTEST: j)a1 ~~~~ ~'~'A~ 1