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31 +J COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 22, 1993 CONSIDERATION OF SECOND READING, ORDINANCE NO. 93 - 19 AMENDING THE LINO LAKES CITY CHARTER Mr. Wessel explained that the Charter Commission has approved an amendment to Chapter 8 of the City Charter. The City Council held the first reading on the amendment on November 8, 1990. Since that date, two (2) telephone calls have been received with questions for clarification. The residents were concerned about whether they would have to repetition if another project was planned and also if they would receive ample notification regarding another project. There have been no negative comments or questions. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt Ordinance No. 93 - 19 and dispense with the reading. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Ordinance No. 93 - 19 can be found at the end of these minutes. CONTINUATION OF PUBLIC HEARING, CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENT, LAKE DRIVE (COUNTY ROAD #23) AND HIGHWAY #49 INTERSECTION Mr. Hanson placed a drawing of the improvement on the easel and briefly explained the background on this proposed improvement. He also used the overhead projector to outline the location of the improvement and to describe what improvements are planned for the intersection. He noted that the improvement will be completed with the cooperation of Anoka County and MnDOT with Lino Lakes being the lead agency. Project costs contained in the feasibility report were outlined. A cooperative agreement will be completed between Anoka County, MnDOT and the City. Mr. Hanson noted that the City of Circle Pines is aware of the project but has made no commitment to their share of the costs. Mr. Hanson noted that there is just one (1) benefitting property owner, George Reiling. His property will be assessed its share of the costs. Right-of-way acquisition must be completed prior to obtaining state funding. There are on-going discussions with the owners of two (2) other parcels regarding right-of-way acquisition. The project schedule was outlined and Mr. Hanson noted that right -of -acquisition is a critical element in keeping the project on schedule. If the project proceeds as planned, the project will be under construction by the first of July, 1994. The bulk of the construction should be completed by the fall of 1994 with final cleanup, sodding and seeding completed in the spring of 1995. The cooperative agreement should be completed in PAGE 8 1 1 1