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COUNCIL MINUTES May 9, 2016 DRAFT 3 Mr. Witter, Assistant County Engineer, Anoka County Highway Department, addressed the council. 90 He reviewed the project in general. The purpose is to improve the safety of a difficult intersection by 91 including a roundabout and moving the intersection further away from a bridge. The project will 92 include improvements to benefit pedestrians as well. Some concerns were heard in regard to the 93 property on the NE quadrant of the project area related to a drainage easement splitting the property. 94 The County hasn’t formally sent a revised offer but there are discussions on the matter. There are 95 some other minor easements involved. 96 97 Mayor Reinert confirmed that the city does not need to be involved at this point in the negotiations for 98 the easements. Obviously two of the properties with easements are in the City of Blaine. He noted 99 his own experience with the intersection, over the years being recognized as an unusual traffic 100 configuration. He expects this improvement will help with safety, noise, emissions and pedestrian 101 movement. 102 103 Council Member Manthey noted that the map indicates that the roundabout will actually push traffic 104 more south and west from the city, and that’s something of a benefit. 105 106 Mr. Bourassa reviewed each of the resolutions. Actions include permanent parking restrictions, 107 marked by no parking signs, called for in the improvement plan, approval of plans for the actual 108 construction project, and conveyance of an easement that will allow for drainage 109 110 i. Consider Resolution No. 16-32, Prohibit Parking on Highway 12 (109th Av NE/Apollo 111 Drive) and County Road 53 (Sunset Av) 112 113 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 16-32 as presented. Council Member 114 Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 115 116 ii. Consider Resolution 16-33, Authorizing the City Engineer to sign the project 117 construction plans 118 119 Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 16-33 as presented. Council Member 120 Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 121 122 iii. Resolution No. 16-34, Convey Permanent Easement for Drainage purposes Parcel 5PE 123 124 Council Member Kusterman moved to approve Resolution No. 16-32 as presented. Council Member 125 Rafferty seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 126 127 6C) Resolution No. 16-35, Approving Lane Acquisition Escrow Agreement, Saddle Club – 128 Community Development Director Grochala recalled the city’s previous approval of a development 129 agreement for this project contingent upon the acquisition of certain property from Comcast. 130 Comcast has agreed to the land sale but would like to act through the city. That is in the works but 131 the developer is interested in moving forward while awaiting that final agreement with Comcast. 132 The escrow agreement provides for the developer to deposit necessary funds and therefore be allowed 133 to proceed with the development intended. 134