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September 12, 2022 Katie Larsen, City Planner City of Lino Lakes 600 Town Center Pkwy Lino Lakes, MN 55014-1182 Dear Ms. Larsen, Below please see our questions in response to the Robinson Sod Farm Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) dated August 23, 2022. 1. During the morning traffic rush there may be over 1,000 vehicles using the Carl Street and 4tn Avenue intersection, per the EAW projections. Did the traffic study take into consideration the potential intersection density at 4t" Avenue and Carl Street? 2. Was a comprehensive traffic impact study conducted to evaluate the potential traffic backup on Carl Street during the busy morning and evening hours? 3. Do the Anoka County traffic projections and studies align with those from Alliant Engineering? 4. Did the City of Lino Lakes or Alliant Engineering take into consideration the current aquifer depletion issue taking place on the Lino Lakes border in Blaine? 5. Does the City of Lino Lakes plan to warrant the costs of the wells for current property owners near the potential project? 6. Did the City of Lino Lakes or Alliant Engineering investigate the possibility for flooding due to the high-water table and the redistribution of water? 7. Did the City of Lino Lakes or Alliant Engineering initiate a study to determine if "Quiet Enjoyment of Life" would be impacted or violated by the proposed street connection? 8. Did the City of Lino Lakes or Alliant Engineering consult Anoka County to determine property value losses if the cul-de-sac is removed? 9. Does Anoka County plan to reassess property value losses and adjust home values and taxes accordingly if Carl Street is connected. 10. Did the City of Lino Lakes or Alliant Engineering consult with Rice Creek Watershed District on the disruption to the waterways, ditches, and wetlands within the impact area? 11. Many pedestrians, dog walkers, and bicyclists use the path at the end of the cul-de-sac because they feel safe on Carl Street. Children cannot bike or walk on Lilac or 4t" St because they both are busy with traffic speeds far over the posted limits. Has this been taken into consideration and are the proposed traffic areas in compliance with the Local Road Research Board (LRRB)? 12. How will the ACD-10-22 main trunk and BR2 be preserved and protected? 13. How will the vegetation and water conservation be enhanced in the disturbed waterways in the project boundaries? 14. Where in the EAW report can we find information from the MN Dept of Agriculture, the Dept of Hydrogeology or Climatology regarding the sequela of years of accumulation of fertilizers and pesticides from the sod farm land upon our disturbed soil, ground water, and well water? 15. In 1977 the Carl Street residents were assured there would be no Carl St connection and the cul- de-sac would remain. In 1986, 2006, and now, despite the developer's original concept plan