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1 1 1 COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 12, 1993 23) Intersection by Eminent Domain - Mr. Schneider displayed a drawing of the intersection and explained the layout. He noted that a petition containing the signatures of nearly 800 residents was presented to MnDOT and this did get their attention. Mr. Schneider noted that stop signs will be installed at this intersection in May as a temporary solution until the permanent solution is completed. The cost of the project is estimated to be $1,600,000.00. MnDOT is expected to contribute about $650,000.00, Anoka County $490,000.00 and the balance $460,000.00 will be funded by Lino Lakes. Circle Pines will be asked to contribute $3,000.00. A joint powers agreement will be prepared and the City of Lino Lakes will be the responsible agency. This item was placed on the agenda so the City Council and public could be updated regarding the progress made on this project and to ask for City Council approval of the drawings. Mr. Schneider noted that the total project had been scaled back because funding was not available. A schedule for implementation of the project was included in the presentation. The schedule anticipates the need for condemnation of right-of-way. Timely execution of the right-of-way acquisition process is critical to the project schedule. In order to proceed with the project, the latest conceptual layout requires refinement and detailing to become Geometric Layout No. 3. Geometric Layout No. 3 along with a more detailed cost estimate will then be submitted to MnDOT for staff approval. This process must be started immediately in order to keep the project on schedule. Council Member Neal asked if businesses in this area will be affected by the construction. Mr. Schneider explained that they will have access to Lake Drive. Council Member Bergeson noted the reference to the City of Circle Pines and asked to make sure that they are paying for what they are getting. Mr. Schneider explained that the design engineer will be talking to the City Council at a work session. Once the layout is completed the cost estimates for each entity will be refined. He noted that it was most important that right-of-way acquisition began as soon as possible so that grading can be started this fall. Council Member Neal moved to order the Engineering Layout Plan for the Highway 49/Lake Drive (County 23) Intersection by Authorizing SEH to prepare and submit Geometric Layout No. 3/Right-of-Way Description and its associated cost estimate to PAGE 10 113