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COUNCIL MEETING August 11, 1986 Page Seven I B. County Highway Department Plans for Upgrading Main Street - Mr. Stallberg explained the County has completed plans and speci- fications for improving Main Street from Sunset Road to 35E and to request approval of a resolution approving the plans. These plans are basically the same as the plans presented to the Council earlier this year and the County is in the process of acquiring additional right -of -way for construction. 1 1 Mr. Schumacher explained his concern for safety regarding the intersection of Lake Drive and Main Street and especially concern- ing the retaining wall that is proposed near Ross' Bottle Shop. He asked that the Council table a decision on these plans until he has the opportunity to explore a tax increment financing plan so that the bottle shop can relocate thereby allowing room to design a safer intersection. Mr. Volk told the Council he would like the County to fill in the existing ditch and install curb and gutter for street drainage in front of City Hall. Mr..Bohjanen moved to have the staff send a letter to the County supporting the City issues. Mr. Bisel seconded the motion. Motion carried with Mr. Marier abstaining. Mayor Benson asked that there be some input from Mr. Ross regard- ing his position on changing the intersection before a decision is made on this matter. Mr. Bohjanen moved to direct that Resolution #26 -86 be prepared by the City Engineer regarding the reconstruction of Main Street by Anoka County. Mr. Reinert seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. C. 80th Street Bridge Update - Mr. Stallberg has prepared a letter which outlines what has been done, where the project is currently at and what the recommendation is and outlining a timetable for completing the project and asking for authority to prepare the final plans and specifications and obtain the soils work. The resolution requested by Mr. Stallberg will be drafted for action at the next Council meeting. D. Set Assessment Hearing - 4th Avenue, September 22, 1986 at 7:30 P.M., Resolution #23 -86 - Mr. Marier moved to set the assessment hearing. Mr. Bohjanen seconded the motion. Motion carried unani- mously. 163