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025 COUNCIL MEETING September 22, 1986 Page Nine r. Houle explained a problem that occurred with his property when he freeway was constructed. Mr. Davidson suggested that this be orked out with the County Engineer. Question from the audience - hen will construction take place? Mr. Davidson explained it is scheduled for spring of 1987. Mr. Marier explained if the right -of- way is not given and the City will have to purchase it, then there will be assessments. There was a question regarding the width of the ditches. Mr. David- son said the final designs have not been completed and this would not be known until then. Mr. Reinert moved to close the public hearing at 9:37 P.M. Mr. Boh- janen seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. IMPROVEMENT HEARING - WEST SHADOW LAKE DRIVE - RON STAHLBERG Mayor Benson opened the public hearing at 9:38 P.M. Mr. Stahlberg explained the background of this project; the spring flooding and the petition to have the City improve the area so that the street would . not be flooded again. Mr. Stahlberg explained that the proposed plan is to keep to the pres- ent right -of -way as much as possible and yet still meet MSA guidelines .he plan includes raising the road at the creek approximately two feet igher than the high water on Reshanau Lake. Permits will be required rom DNR and RCWD. Mr. Volk had performed a traffic count one week- end earlier this summer and found that 1400 vehicles used that road on that particular two -day weekend. There was discussion regarding Anoka County contributing to the financing of the improvements. Mr. Schumacher explained the County is planning to provide their own_ac -- cess to the golf-Course-in two-or three-years.-7-He did -= not :know_s -f the County will :terminate -the -golf - course access- from-West-:-Shadow- Lake Drive. Pat Smith - Mr. Smith asked if there was anything the City could do to encourage the County to terminate the West Shadow Lake Drive ac- cess to the golf course. Mr. Davidson said nothing, West Shadow is a-public street. Question from the audience - Will there be any assessments? Mayor Benson said the policy has not yet been determined, but it is likely there will be some assessments. From the audience - Don't you think this is overkill, why not just raise-the road? Mayor Benson explained if the City wishes to finance the improvement with MSA funds the improvement must conform to MSA Itandards. Mr. Davidson said the City could raise the road but then he entire cost would have to be assessed back to the residents. ayor Benson noted that the proposed new entry to the golf course was under water for a longer period of time last spring than was West Shadow Lake Drive.