05-11-2020 Council Meeting Minutes

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COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED 162 going into the ditch and future development that will be served by that ditch; it merits a discussion 163 about the ditch becoming a City ditch. Also he has questions about traffic. There is already a traffic 164 issue at County Road J and this development will increase traffic in that direction. The staff report says 165 the traffic generated is outside of the scope of the project, however, it will impact people. There are 166 traffic improvements planned in the area of County Road J and 35E in the future but he wonders about 167 an upgrade sooner. He would like to see conversations with Anoka County about an additional lane on 168 Centerville approaching County Road J. Mayor Rafferty remarked that he's aware of discussion at the 169 state level to plan and implement improvements in that area. Ms. Hankee noted that the 2020 170 construction season will include addition of temporary signals at the County Road J ramp; there are 171 discussions about long term improvements as well. Mayor Rafferty concurred that the situation is very 172 difficult at rush hour, noting a freeway back up in the evening. 173 Councilmember Lyden remarked that his main concern is the water in the ditch and he'd like to know 174 how the Vickers feel. Ms. Broussard said she believes they will be okay with one of the three plans, 175 with the understanding that the City will be involved with maintenance and can respond to problems. 176 Councilmember Ruhland asked if this will be precast concrete (Ms. Hankee confirmed) and how far 177 does the easement go? Ms. Hankee noted on a map a 20-30 foot wide parallel to the pipe. He asked if 178 the erosion concern is resolved and Ms. Hankee noted a few things that will provide redundancy to 179 address the concern. He has also viewed the property; are there plans for a barricade since there is 180 paving up to their property line? Ms. Hankee explained what barricades are added to the end of the 181 road ("this road will extend in the future") He asked that a "No ATV" advisory be added; Ms. Hankee 182 said she'd check. He asked if the really cool oak tree will be saved? Larry Olson, developer, said he 183 doesn't believe that, with the grading that is necessary, the tree will be saved. 184 Councilmember Stoesz asked if disruption to field the would be addressed by the developer if 185 necessary. Mr. Olson said they typically cut through the tiles and they cease to function at some point. 186 Councilmember Stoesz received confirmation that hydrants will be moved and that the move will 187 actually make them closer to the Weber's house. 188 Councilmember Lyden asked if the individual lots are drained to lot lines? If so, would a fence still be 189 allowed on those lines since there will be easements. Ms. Larsen said fences are allowed with 190 easement encroachment agreements. 191 Mayor Rafferty asked if there will be an HOA and the developer said no because there are no elements 192 that would require it. The mayor asked if there be signage identifying the development and Mr. Olson 193 said no there is no room for signage. 194 The Nadeau's and Weber's were also on line. The Nadeau's indicated that they appreciate that 195 everyone spent the tune and dealt with the area residents' concerns. Ms. Weber said that since they 196 bought their property, there was a lane added to the roadway and now another lane is being added; the 197 road is getting really close to their house and they are concerned for their children (people drive really 198 fast on 20th); also they planned to build a shed and the driveway relocation may impact that; also the 199 power lines are possibly a concern. 200 Ms. Hankee responded that there is a 60 foot right of way on 20th Avenue on their lot for this purpose. 201 The road cannot be shifted to the east because of alignment and drainage. This is something that has 202 been planned and why the right of way was obtained from new owners in the area. As far as driveway 203 relocation, that can be discussed and she believes relocated. The traffic should also be slower. 5