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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING JULY 13, 1992 by 14 of the 22 affected Lino Lakes landowners against the improvement and against the assessment. It is not proposed to assess any of the Lino Lakes residents for the improvements. It is proposed to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for construction of the improvement and the Lino Lakes share of the cost would be $23,976.00. The funding would come from the MSA Fund. Mr. Schneider used the overhead projector and showed how the improvement would affect each of the 22 Lino Lakes landowners. He also noted that the other entities affected by the improvement have all ordered the improvement. Bid opening is scheduled for August and the actual construction will begin in late summer. Council Member Neal asked if there was still an opportunity to change the project? Mr. Schneider explained that the improvement is going to happen and the only question now is who is going to pay what. He explained that the Lino Lakes portion will be paid from the MSA Fund and no money will be taken from the General Fund. Council Member Neal noted that most of the residents would like to see less of a road design but this is not an option. Council Member Kuether asked what is the difference between this improvement and the improvement of Main Street. She noted that the residents along Main Street were assessed. Mr. Schneider explained that a petition against the assessment was not received. In addition, the policy regarding the improvement of county roads has been changed. Mr. Schneider noted that there is an advantage to living next to a county road since the county pays the majority of the costs of the improvement. Mr. Ruud outlined the progress of the condemnation actions to acquire right -of -way. He noted that Anoka County will have right of access to the private properties by September 1, 1992. Mr. Kelly explained that negotiations are continuing for acquisition of the need right -of -way. One (1) Lino Lakes resident has accepted the Anoka County offer and Mr. Kelly expected to negotiate about 80% to 85% of the balance. The remainder will go to condemnation for settlement. Council Member Kuether noted that taking some of the lots for the improvement will lessen the value of the property and make the remainder of the lot not as marketable. Mr. Kelly said this is taken into consideration and the landowner is compensated. Council Member Neal asked if the entire street would be under construction for the entire winter season. Mr. Ruud said the street will be maintained for local traffic only. He also noted that it will be completed in segments but was not aware of all PAGE 4 107