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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM 1H STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: March 24, 2025 TOPIC: Consider Resolution No. 25-21 Approving Permanent Right of Way Easement and Agreement with Ramsey County, 135E/CRJ Interchange Project VOTE REQUIRED: Simple Majority INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting City Council consideration to transfer existing City right-of-way to Ramsey County for the reconstruction of the 135E/CR J interchange improvements. BACKGROUND 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. As discussed at the January 6, 2025 work session, staff is continuing to work with Anoka County, Ramsey County and MnDOT, regarding jurisdiction of the roadway between Centerville Road and 20t" Avenue. 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 20t" Avenue, is under the City's jurisdiction. 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. 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. To facilitate this process the City will need to transfer its roadway easement rights to Ramsey County. This will be done by granting Ramsey County a public road easement over the subject area. The City will remain responsible for cost associated with the improvement consistent with the County's cost participation policy. A separate Joint Powers Agreement will be considered regarding cost participation.