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City Council MOU Anoka County December 12, 2005 that a full access at 21st Avenue can be maintained without greatly impacting future traffic operations. Anoka County originally proposed a median across the 21St Avenue intersection which would limit access on both sides of CSAH 14 to right -in, right out movements. Due to concern from adjacent businesses the County is now proposing a 3/4 intersection that would allow right -in, right -out and left -in turning movements. Additionally, Anoka County has refined the conceptual interchange layout to include direct access to parcels south of main street from a new local street opposite the I -35E off - ramps. This will be achieved with the future reconstruction of the I -35E Interchange. From staffs perspective, the issue over the intersection spacing is valid. Given the potential for development north and south of CSAH 14, a full access at 21St Avenue, could lead to operational problems along CSAH 14 in the future. The proposed 3/4 intersection provides for the majority of turning movements and coupled with a "backage road" between 20th Avenue and 21st Avenue would resolve many of the impacts to existing businesses. The revised interchange plan addresses these issues. Right -of -Way. Anoka County will be responsible for acquiring all right -of -way and easements for the project. The City is only responsible for acquisition relating to improvements outside of the existing project limits. The City may need to acquire utility easements along 21st Avenue, north of Main Street for water and sanitary sewer trunk mains. Any special assessment searches required for the project will be performed at no cost to the county. Bituminous Trail. A bituminous trail is included as part of the project from I -35W to 1 -35E. The trail is eligible for federal funds and all matching funds will be contributed by the City for those portions within Lino Lakes. Funding for the City's portion of the trail will come from our Municipal State Aid Street account. Anoka County has agreed to apply for funds throught the Metro Parks Trail Program for possible partial reimbursement to the City after construction. Traffic Control. CSAH 14 will be closed within the regional park and traffic detoured during construction of the Rice Creek Bridge and areas requiring soil corrections. The closure will be limited to the time necessary to make these improvements. Driveways. All existing driveways throughout the project area will be replaced in kind. Any upgrades will be the responsibility of the City. (No upgrades are anticipated).