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1 1 COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 28, 1994 response to MnDOT's request. If the proposed frontage road improvements are authorized, the project would be added to the CSAH 23/TH 49 improvement project. The frontage road improvements are proposed to be assessed to the adjoining property owners. Improvement to TH. 49 (Lake Drive) are proposed to be MnDOT expense. MnDOT is also turning back 100 feet of the right-of-way to the City of Lino Lakes for the placement of the proposed frontage road. Informational meetings have been held with the adjoining property owners to explain the problems and the proposed solution. Most of these property owners have indicated that they are not interested in the improvement. This has resulted in further negotiations with MnDOT. Staff feels the proposed frontage road improvements are the best compromise that can be obtained from MnDOT. Mr. Tim Hanson, SEH presented the feasibility study to the City Council. He used the overhead projector and outlined the proposed improvement, the project costs, the proposed financing and the proposed time schedule. Mr. Hanson noted that the construction would coincide with the CSAH 23/TH 49 improvement project. The total projected cost of the service road is $106,730.00. The abutting property owners would be assessed $45,350.00 and MnDOT would pay $61,380.00. Mr. Hanson noted that the proposed assessment includes the Storm Water Management fee. Council Member Bergeson asked what MnDOT would do if the proposed improvement fails. Mr. Schneider explained that the State could cut off all driveways except the one which is shown on the proposed frontage road. He noted that there has not been any accidents or congestion in the area, they have a right to enforce their right-of-way regulations. Council Member Kuether asked how the assessment got so high and how the Charter affects the proposed assessment. Mr. Schneider explained that this area is not included in the three (3) areas recently removed from Charter regulations. This project must proceed within the guidelines of the Charter. He also noted that the City Council will not be taking action tonight. A 60 day waiting period will commence after the close of the public hearing. Mr. Schneider also noted that the proposed improvement could be constructed without using assessment financing and using other financing. Mayor Reinert asked if the project proceeded and the abutting landowners were not assessed at this time, would this be considered a pending assessment. Mr. Schneider said no, the PAGE 7 12