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COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 13, 1995 Caine had written in his letter. Council Member Bergeson asked if staff would provide information on how the Anoka County Highway Department determines which roadway is to be upgraded and if this City can influence the time when this roadway comes to the top of the list. Mr. Powell said that if this subdivision is approved, he will submit a letter to Ms. Jane Pemble clearly stating the City's concern with the existing state of that roadway similar to the letter sent to the County regarding the CASH 10 (Birch Street)/Highway 49 signing. The City's concerns will be passed along to the County and an attempt will made to make this as high a priority as the City can get it in County's construction plan. Mr. Powell explained that he met with Mr. Jon Olson the Anoka County Highway Engineer this past September and reviewed the status of all upcoming projects that Lino Lakes has so that they would be aware of what is happening in Lino Lakes and to keep the line of communications open. Council Member Elliott asked that White Bear Township help with the reconstruction of Otter Lake Road since trucks hauling to the new theater site in White Bear Township have help caused the deterioration of the road. Since White Bear Township is benefiting from the hauling, they should assist with the reconstruction. Mr. Powell said he would contact the engineer for White Bear Township and request a joint effort. Mayor Reinert asked Mr. Caine if he was speaking for himself this evening. Mr. Caine said yes. Mayor Reinert said since there is some differences in Mr. Caines presentation and what the City has prepared, action on the preliminary plat could be delayed for two (2) weeks to allow time for staff to clarify the position of the Anoka County Highway Department, clarify the financing of the utility extensions as well as other things that were mentioned this evening. Mr. Powell clarified the user water rate by reminding the Council that a resolution was passed setting user water rates through 1998. Therefore user water rates will not be affected by the Clearwater Creek subdivision. Mr. Powell also explained that Jane Pemble is the traffic engineer for Anoka County. The traffic engineer, construction engineer and design engineer work for Jon Olson, Anoka County Highway Department. Mr. Caine referred to Council Member Neal's question regarding Anoka Electric rates. He said that if the Anoka Electric utility was not growing, their rates would go down. Tom Mesich, 7065 Rice Lake Lane, member of the Planning and Zoning Board said he was encouraged to hear that the Council is troubled about this particular development. He said he is discouraged by the fact that it is to late to be troubled because the City Council has already voted to rezone the land. Certain PAGE 24 1 1