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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6E STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: September 12, 2022 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 22-105 Approving the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for the Reconstruction of CSAH 49 (Hodgson Rd) and CSAH 32 (County Road J) VOTE REQUIRED: INTRODUCTION 3/5 Vote Required Staff is requesting approval of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County to facilitate the reconstruction of the Hodgson Road and County Road J intersection. BACKGROUND Redevelopment of the northwest quadrant of the Hodgson Road/County Road J intersection, by Lyngblomsten, required certain improvements to the adjacent county roads. These improvements included turn lanes at all new intersections and the Hodgson Road/CRJ intersection along with modifications to the existing signal system. The estimated cost of the improvements was $902,000. These proposed improvements led to a broader discussion with Anoka and Ramsey Counties, Shoreview and Lino Lakes on a more comprehensive solution to the areas transportation needs. In 2021, Anoka County agreed to take over the project lead and retained WSB and Associates to investigate intersection design options and facilitate a public engagement process. Final design in nearly complete and construction is proposed for 2023. Due to funding considerations it is possible that the project is pushed back to 2024. The first amendment to the development agreement requires Lyngblomsten to proceed with the off -site road improvements unless the City and County enter an agreement, by September 30, 2022, for the County to construct the improvements. The County is committed to move forward with a more comprehensive improvement in partnership with Lino Lakes, Shoreview and Ramsey County. The proposed project will include reconstruction of County Road J from Grotto Street to Kent Street and Hodgson Road from Rohavic Lane to Emil Avenue. Potential intersection control alternatives were evaluated, and a roundabout was selected as the preferred alternative. This project will consist of roundabout construction, addition of turn lanes into the Lyngblomsten development, bituminous trails, ADA-compliant pedestrian accommodations at the intersection, lighting and stormwater drainage improvements.