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• STAFF ORIGINATOR: CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: TOPIC: Pot. Ca AGENDA ITEM 6C Michael Grochala May 23, 2011 Consideration of Resolution No. 11 -52 Authorizing Report on Improvements, Otter Lake Road and Utility Extension ACTION REQUIRED: 3/5 BACKGROUND Over the past three years city staff has been working with property owners along the northeast quadrant of I -35E and Main Street to facilitate the northerly extension of Otter Lake Road. In March of 2011 MFC Properties presented a development concept to the City Council for property located northeast of the Otter Lake Road /Main Street intersection. MFC Properties subsequently submitted a petition, dated April 2, 2011, requesting the preparation of a feasibility study and installation of roadway, water main and sanitary sewer improvements to service pending development. As shown in the attached exhibit Otter Lake Road is ultimately proposed to be extended northerly and connect with Elm Street approximately one mile north of Main Street. When completed this roadway will provide access to developing commercial and industrial properties and service as the principal north /south transportation route in the eastern portion of the city. It is possible that in the future the jurisdiction of this roadway will be transferred to Anoka County. Otter Lake Road, south of Main Street is currently on the county system (CR 84). At this time the proposed improvements consist mainly of the extension of trunk utilities and approximately 360 feet of roadway. Sanitary sewer and water currently exist at the north side of the Main and Otter Lake intersection. However, due to sanitary sewer capacity constraints the properties Tying north of Main Street will be served through the new East Lino Interceptor located approximately ' mile to the east. Accordingly, trunk sanitary sewer will likely be extended from Elmcrest to Otter Lake Road and then, along with water main, be extended the length of the proposed road. It is anticipated that all or a portion of the costs of any proposed improvement will be specially assessed against the benefiting properties. Accordingly the project must conform to the requirements of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429 and the City Charter, if applicable. The proposed study area includes both City Charter governed areas and a Charter exempt area. However, it is anticipated that the special assessments and improvements for this project will be limited to properties within the Charter exempt