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38 COUNCIL MEETING MAY 26, 1992 matter and that is to increase the tax base of the City. Steve Leese, 74 Marvy Street asked why the construction of Apollo Drive did not start from the east side and not the west side which is the residential side. The goal would be to service the industrial area and it seemed it would be easier to start from the east. He also noted that he had contacted the City of Blaine and they have no plans to connect to Apollo Drive. Mr. Schneider explain that 109th Street is a county street and he has had conversations with the Anoka County Engineer regarding this matter. He also noted that the main access to Apollo Drive will be Lilac Street. However, it is necessary to plan the entire route. In addition, the entire process has received the attention of MnDOT and they want the opportunity to improve their road system. Delores Ramsden, 518 Lilac Street asked how many feet Apollo Drive will be from her house. Mr. Schneider explained that the right -of -way will be 65 feet from her house and the actual blacktop and curb will be 89 feet from her house. Darrell Phillips, 158 Marvy Street asked if the right -of -way has been increased from the first proposal. Mr. Schneider said yes another 17 feet. He also noted that a temporary right -of -way will be required, however, this right -of -way will be return to the property owner when the construction is completed. The additional right -of -way is for the construction of a berm. Mr. Phillips said he did not care for the berm and wanted it left off his property. Mr. Phillips said if Anoka County will only allow four (4) access points onto Apollo Drive does this mean four (4) for the north side of Apollo Drive and four (4) for the south side of Apollo Drive. Mr. Schneider said yes, the outlets on the south side will be streets and not driveways. Mr. Phillips noted that this is currently a proposal. He asked when would the proposal become fact. Mr. Schneider said that there would be room for alternates until the final plans are completed and approved by the City Council. Council Member Kuether noted that a frontage street along the north side of Apollo Drive in the Marvy Street area could be constructed. It was noted that this would be very costly and the Marvy Street homeowners would have to bear the costs. Mr. Phillips noted that noone has asked the Marvy Street residents if they would accept an assessment. Mr. Phillips noted that this proposal shows two (2) stubs going into the Marvy Street lots and this could be subject to change. PAGE 9