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��"Nesor42o Minnesota Department of Transportation <br /> a Tel: 218/828-5700 <br /> ir <br /> District 3 Fax: 218/828-5814 <br /> 7694 Industrial Park Road <br /> 0FraP Baxter, MN 56425-8096 <br /> Toll Free: 1/800/657-3971 <br /> � <br /> December 11, 2006 <br /> The Honorable Cathy Malecha <br /> Mayor of Pequot Lakes <br /> 4638 County Road 11 <br /> Pequot Lakes,MN 56472-3385 <br /> Dear Mayor Malecha: <br /> Thank you for taking the time for the quick impromptu meeting we had last Thursday. <br /> It was a good opportunity to catch up on the recent developments and help me understand the new <br /> challenges as we more forward with this project. <br /> Through conversations that I have had with the Minnesota Department of Transportation(Mn/DOT) staff <br /> since my return, I understand that there has been some limited correspondence regarding the new City <br /> resolution to support the Pequot Lakes bypass option. <br /> At this point Mn/DOT is still evaluating the possible effects that this City action will make on the overall <br /> project timeline and cost. As I explained in our meeting, the process of changing the preferred alternative <br /> to the bypass option is complex. <br /> As you are aware,the environmental documentation or environmental impact study phase of this project is <br /> now complete. The new direction that the City has requested Mn/DOT to go will cause some rework of this <br /> process. At this point it is unclear what the extent of rework will be and the time required completing it. <br /> This and other factors will increase the overall project cost and will have to be considered as a <br /> determination is made on how to proceed. <br /> On:Thursday, we discussed the possibility of having Mn/DOT representatives at the next City Council <br /> workshop on December 13. Presently, the Department does not have all of the needed information to take <br /> an official position on whether to proceed with the new bypass option. As I mentioned,there are a number <br /> of things to consider including cost,delay and rework. Unfortunately, I presently do not have answers to <br /> those issues,and I will not be ready for a meaningful discussion by the 13"'. I hope to find the answers and <br /> be ready for a meeting in early 2007. <br /> Thank you once again for meeting with me. Please feel free to call me at 218/828-5796 with any questions. <br /> Timothy Bray/ <br /> Project Manager <br /> min <br /> An equal opportunity employer <br />