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• • WS -3 WORK SESSION MEMORANDUM To: City Council From: Michael Grochala Date: March 9, 2005 Re: Work Session Item 3 CSAH 14 (Main St.) I -35W to I -35E Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) BACKGROUND As discussed at the February 23, 2005 City Council Work Session, Anoka County is nearing completion of the preliminary plans for the improvement of County State Aid Highway 14 (Main Street) from I -35W to I -35E. Anoka County is requesting City approval of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prior to moving forward with final design. The purpose of the MOU is to reach general agreement between the parties regarding the project parameters. A copy of the draft MOU is attached for your review. Staff is anticipating City Council consideration of the MOU in April following further review by staff , council and City Attorney. The following is a summary of the MOU. The primary issue for council consideration is the proposed design of the 21St Avenue intersection. General. The intent of the agreement is to establish a baseline of parameters prior to completing the project final design. The MOU establishes the project scope, anticipated improvements and responsibilities of the local jurisdictions (Anoka County, City of Centerville, and Lino Lakes). Upon approval of the MOU, any substantial departures from the accepted preliminary plan may necessitate changes in funding participation.