01-27-25 - 2- Council WS and Regular Meeting

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Council Consensus It was the consensus of the Council to support the draft ordinance as presented. 8. CRJ-35E Interchange, Right -of -Way Transfer The Community Development Director reported that Ramsey County continues to work toward completion of the plans and specifications of the 1-35E/CRJ Interchange for proposed bid letting in spring of 2025. Staff is continuing to work with Anoka County, Ramsey County and MnDOT, regarding jurisdiction of the roadway between Centerville Road and 20th Avenue. The Community Development Director stated that as previously explained, County Road J, between Centerville Road and Otter Lake Road is under the jurisdiction of multiple road authorities. The City of Lino Lakes, Anoka County, Ramsey County and Mn/DOT each share responsibility for certain portions of the roadway. The north half of CRJ, from Centerville Road to approximately 20th Avenue, is under the City's jurisdiction. The Community Development Director stated that the road is not currently on the City or County's municipal state aid system. However, all parties are proposing the use of state aid as part of the funding. We have been informed by Mn/DOT that roadways cannot share Municipal and County State Aid Designations. The Community Development Director stated that after considerable discussion Ramsey County is proposing to take over as the responsible road authority for this section. This would allow Ramsey County to designate this as a state aid roadway. City, County and Mn/DOT staff are working through the logistics of this transfer. At this time, it appears that City will need to transfer our roadway easement rights to Ramsey County. This likely will be done by granting Ramsey County a public road easement over the subject area. The Council discussed the funding formula for the proposed state aid road designation. The Council expressed interest in constructing City signage along the roadway as previously considered, under the proposed new roadway designation. The Council was interested in a uniform streetscape design for the three roundabouts. 9. Public Safety Organization Update The Interim City Administrator stated that to minimize disruption to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department during the transition period of Director Swenson's retirement and the completion of the City Gate analysis, he is proposing the organization changes to the Lino Lakes Public Safety Department as presented in the staff report. The identified timeline will help strengthen the ability of the organization to maintain services to the community without interruption. He noted that City Gate has reviewed the proposal, and they support the recommendations. Page 4 of 5