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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 5 improvements planned in the area of County Road J and 35E in the future but he wonders about an 165 upgrade sooner. He would like to see conversations with Anoka County about an additional lane on 166 Centerville approaching County Road J. Mayor Rafferty remarked that he’s aware of discussion at the 167 state level to plan and implement improvements in that area. Ms. Hankee noted that the 2020 168 construction season will include addition of temporary signals at the County Road J ramp; there are 169 discussions about long term improvement s as well. Mayor Rafferty concurred that the situation is very 170 difficult at rush hour, noting a freeway back up in the evening. 171 Councilmember Lyden remarked that his main concern is the water in the ditch and he’d like to know 172 how the Vickers feel. Ms. Broussard said she believes they will be okay with one of the three plans, 173 with the understanding that the City will be involved with maintenance and can respond to problems. 174 Councilmember Ruhland asked if this will be precast concrete (Ms. Hankee confirmed) and how far 175 does the easement go? Ms. Hankee noted on a map a 20-30 foot wide parallel to the pipe. He asked if 176 the erosion concern is resolved and Ms. Hankee noted a few things that will provide redundancy to 177 address the concern. He has also viewed the property; are there plans for a barricade since there is 178 paving up to their property line? Ms. Hankee explained what barricades are added to the end of the 179 road (“this road will extend in the future”) He asked that a “No ATV” advisory be added; Ms. Hankee 180 said she’d check. He asked if the really cool oak tree will be saved? Larry Olson, developer, said he 181 doesn’t believe that , with the grading that is necessary, the tree will be saved. 182 Councilmember Stoesz asked if disruption to field tile would be addressed by the developer if necessary. 183 Mr. Olson said they typically cut through the tiles and they cease to function at some point. 184 Councilmember Stoesz received confirmation that hydrants will be moved and that the move will 185 actually make them closer to the Weber’s house. 186 Councilmember Lyden asked if the individual lots are drained to lot lines? If so, would a fence still be 187 allowed on those lines since there will be easements. Ms. Larsen said fences are allowed with 188 easement encroachment agreements. 189 Mayor Rafferty asked if there will be an HOA and the developer said no because there are no elements 190 that would require it. The mayor asked if there be signage identifying the development and Mr. Olson 191 said no there is no room for signage. 192 The Nadeau’s and Weber’s were also on line. The Nadeau’s indicated that they appreciate that 193 everyone spent the time and dealt with the area resident s’ concerns. Ms. Weber said that since they 194 bought their property, there was a lane added to the roadway and now another lane is being added; the 195 road is getting really close to their house and they are concerned for their children (people drive really 196 fast on 20th); also they planned to build a shed and the driveway relocation may impact that; also the 197 power lines are possibly a concern. 198 Ms. Hankee responded that there is a 60 foot right of way on 20th Avenue on their lot for this purpose. 199 The road cannot be shifted to the east because of alignment and drainage. This is something that has 200 been planned and why t he right of way was obtained from new owners in the area. As far as driveway 201 relocation, that can be discussed and she believes relocated. The traffic should also be slower. 202 Mayor Rafferty noted the history of development in the City and that some family land has long been 203 planned for development for that family’s future financial needs. There is a basic right to put the land 204 up for sale and for a developer to be interested in moving forward on it. He added that there is also a 205 value to land that will be set up for utilities. 206