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Planning & Zoning Board March 12, 1997 Page 11 • Mr. Brixius stated that access is planned from County Road 23, which will have to be reviewed and approved by Anoka County. With the approval of this plan and construction of Street B, it is recommended that the Tagg property access be rerouted to Street B and the access close to the I -35W interchange be eliminated. • • Mr. Brixius stated that there are no wetlands on the site. Grading and drainage are subject to review by the City Engineer. Staff is recommending approval, subject to the conditions outlined in the March 6, 1997 staff report. Acting Chair Robinson asked if the cul -de -sac of Street B will run into the Tagg property and whether the City is liable for an access to the Tagg property. Mr. Brixius stated that the temporary cul -de -sac can be located in either Outlot A or B with the Tagg property access off of it. Access must be provided to the property. Acting Chair Robinson asked if sewer will be available. City Engineer Ahrens stated that he expects a utility work contract to be approved March 24, 1997, and the work completed by June. Acting Chair Robinson declared the public hearing open at 8:11 p.m. Mr. Lyle Carpenter, 7685 Lake Drive, stated that this is a wonderful plan for the City, but at the last Council meeting there was not enough money for road repair. He expressed concern about how the City can pay for this project. His taxes have gone up 640 percent from four years ago, which is unimaginable. He asked how the City can move forward on this project that will cost millions of dollars when there is no money for roads and residents are over taxed. Mr. Wessel stated that users will be assessed for improvements for utilities and roads. The whole concept is to create a tax base in Lino Lakes that will control taxes. This particular interchange has the potential for the proposed commercial activity. The City Council has placed a priority on commercial economic development. There is demand and need for this type of project. Mr. Carpenter stated that he would like to see this project move forward but does not want to see his taxes go up again. Mr. Dunn made a MOTION to close the public hearing and was supported by Ms. Dahl. The motion carried unanimously, 5 -0. Mr. Dunn stated that he endorses this project because it will help the City. He agreed that there are unresolved questions, but the intent is to make the project pay for itself. The landscape plan is fundamental because the ultimate beauty of