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COUNCIL MINUTES DRAFT 159 Councilmember Cavegn asked which ponds will be impacted. Ms. Hankee said three ponds are 160 planned this year — Fox and West Shadow Lake Drive, White Birch and Birch St, and one in the 161 Clearwater Creek neighborhood. Community Development Director Grochala explained that ponds in 162 the City are evaluated and this program developed based on findings. 163 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 22-102 as presented. Councilmember 164 Cavegn seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 165 6E) Consider Resolution No. 22-105, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka 166 County, Reconstruction of CSAH 49 (Hodgson Road) and CSAH 32 (County Road J) — 167 Community Development Director Grochala showed a map of the area proposed to be improved. 168 With approval of the Lyngblomsten project in the area and the need for roadway improvements related 169 to that project, a stimulus was created to put together a wider joint project for this interesection 170 (county and other cities included). The estimated cost is about $4 million; the City's share is 171 $871,000 of which Lyngblomsten will pay most. The City's ultimate share will be funded through the 172 City's Municipal State Aid (MSA) account. Any additional landscaping/streetscaping would be extra. 173 He reviewed the elements of the proposed joint powers agreement. 174 175 Councilmember Lyden asked if this a first phase or is it being planned to serve for the long term. Mr. 176 Grochala explained that there is a concept that an additional lane could be added to the roundabout. 177 178 Mayor Rafferty and Councilmember Cavegn noted their work session questions about the extension of 179 the trail to Rohavic Lane. Mr. Grochala said staff is investigating extending the trail plan north but it 180 necessitates acquiring additional easement. 181 Councilmember Cavegn moved to approve Resolution No. 22-105 as presented. Councilmember 182 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 183 6F) Consider Resolution No. 22-106, Authorize Professional Services Agreement with WSB 184 and Associates, Gateway Design Plan- Community Development Director Grochala recalled the 185 Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation that the City master plan for a gateway project at the 186 City's six recognized gateway areas. He noted that three of the six areas are already within planned 187 improvement areas. He explained what the agreement proposed would include. 188 189 Councilmember Stoesz asked that plans include lighting so the gateways are visible after dark. 190 Councilmember Lyden said he appreciates this coming forward and he is excited for gateways to this 191 City. 192 Councilmember Lyden moved to approve Resolution No. 22-106 as presented. Councilmember 193 Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote 194 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 195 There was no Unfinished Business. 196 197 NEW BUSINESS 198 There was no New Business. 199 200 COMMUNITY EVENTS 201 The Rookery Open House on September 24th was announced k