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4 said that new development may come before this project gets done, and asked if there is a mechanism to expedite the project. Mr. Rue said the cost figures may be different and th e next phase of the study will explore that further. Mr. Lynch asked which intersections the next phase of the study will target, and Mr. Rue said it will include the Rt. 29/Hyraulic/250 Bypass intersections plus others, including Barracks Road. He said how it is expanded still needs to be defined. Mr. Lynch said that the Rt. 29/250 Bypass and Hydraulic/250 Bypass intersections do not feel as developed as the Rt. 29/Hydraulic intersection in the study, and he said he wants to make sure they get the sam e analysis. Mr. Cox said he would also like to see a full integration of transit in the study to lessen the need for road improvements. Mr. Caravati requested that the resolution not be considered at this time as he has a number of questions and would like to see the final document before taking action. Mr. Caravati said this is very important to the City. Mr. Schilling made a motion to postpone the resolution until the final report is received. Mr. Lynch seconded the motion, and said that a lot st ill needs to be worked out in the document. He said he fully supports the entire corridor study, but feels there is a middle ground between the targeted next phase and the entire corridor. Mr. Lynch said Rio Road is also very important. Mr. Cox said he opposes delaying the resolution and feels Council needs to get behind a plan soon. The resolution endorsing the Rt. 29/Hydraulic/250 Bypass Intersections Study was deferred to the next meeting by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Lynch, Mr. Schilling. Noes: Mr. Cox and Ms. Richards. PUBLIC HEARING/RESOLUTION : LEASE OF WATER STREET PROPERTY TO H & R BLOCK Mr. Craig Brown, City Attorney, explained that H & R Block has been a tenant of the property since the City acquired the property in 1998, and is proposed to pay $38,280 annually for three years. Mr. Brown said that the lease allows the City to terminate the lease on 90 days notice except during tax season. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Susan Furth, Manager at H & R Block, said that this location serves 2,500 clients, and she hopes Council will continue the lease. As there were no further speakers, the public hearing was closed. Mr. Caravati made a motion to approve the lease, and Ms. Richards seconded the motion. Respondi ng to a question from Mr. Schilling, Mr. Brown said that the lease has changed to include the corrected square footage and to clarify the delivery notice regarding termination of the lease. The resolution Approving the Lease of Property to H & R Block wa s approved by the following vote. Ayes: Mr. Caravati, Mr. Cox, Mr. Lynch, Ms. Richards, Mr. Schilling.