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COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 2009 APPROVED 91 Board supports city participation as proposed. Environmental Coordinator Asleson was also 'x--92 present to answer questions. 93 94 The mayor noted that a legal opinion was sought to ensure that all council members could 95 appropriately vote on this matter(three council members live on or near the lake). The council 96 has been informed that there is not a conflict and they may vote. 97 98 Community Development Director Grochala confirmed that the lake is part of a chain of lakes 99 and any improvements to it benefit the entire mix. The city also has a responsibility relative to 100 bodies of water within its boundaries. Some of the city's storm water makes its way into the lake 101 and that is one source of the problem. Generally any improvement to the water quality benefits 102 the city as a whole. 103 104 Council Member Stoltz moved to approve Resolution No. 09-20 as presented. Council Member 105 Gallup seconded the motion. Motion carried. 106 107 B. Consider Resolution No. 09-21, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County, 108 CSAH 34 Corridor Study 109 110 Community Development Director Grochala reviewed the written report that recommends 111 execution of a joint powers agreement with Anoka County to cost share in a corridor study along 112 County State Aid Highway(CSAH) 34 (Birch Street). The proposed study elements were 13 reviewed as well as the anticipated cost to the city. The study should be complete by March 14 2010. He added that the city will have ample input and staff is already seeing lots of community 115 interest in the project. The county is gaining information through the public process including an 116 understanding that use will be an issue. When asked about the city council's authority in the 117 project, Mr. Grochala explained that while there is no reconstruction project scheduled at this 118 point, the county typically requires municipal consent on reconstruction. There is an appeal 119 process through MnDOT if an agreement isn't reached. 120 121 A council member suggested that a study of the area is absolutely necessary but as it looks far 122 ahead to a reconstruction, it is important not to plan to overbuild. 123 124 Council Member Gallup moved to approve Resolution No. 09-21 as presented. Council Member 125 O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried. 126 127 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 128 129 There was no unfinished business. 130 131 NEW BUSINESS 132 133 There was no new business. 134 '35 3