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COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 10, 1996 Council Member Kuether suggested that the three (3) residents out of the seven (7) who are in the audience adjourn to another area and discuss the fence issue with Mr. Hawkins. The City Council tabled this matter until Mr. Hawkins returned. Mr. Hawkins left the Council meeting with the residents. PUBLIC HEARING, OTTER LAKE ROAD REALIGNMENT, DAVID AHRENS Mr. Ahrens used the overhead projector to show the location of Otter Lake Road. He explained that this is the public hearing only and no action by the City Council is required. The project involves the realignment of Otter Lake Road (County Road 84) between Cedar Street and Main Street (CSAH 14). It will provide roadway access to the center of the Clearwater Creek Development Center and is proposed to be funded jointly with Anoka County. The purpose of this proposal is to address a problem with the existing Otter Lake Road and Main Street intersection which is very close to the ramps ofI35E. This project addresses this concern and will move the intersection of Otter Lake Road and Main Street east about 600 to 700 feet. The realigned roadway would greatly enhance the safety of this intersection. The new aligned roadway would provide access to the development area which is currently receiving a lot of interest from developers. Mr. Ahrens noted the area where Taymark plans to locate as well as the area where Northern Wholesale plans to locate. Mr. Ahrens explained that this project will be a joint project between the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County and a joint powers agreement similar to the one that was executed between the City and Anoka County for the Apollo Drive project will be needed. Mr. Ahrens pointed out the new alignment of Otter Lake Road. The proposed ponding areas were also noted. Mr. Ahrens said that the ponding will provide a real benefit for the companies that are planning to relocate in this area. There will be no sewer and water utility work included in this project. Sanitary sewer and municipal water utilities were covered in a separate public hearing and are to be constructed this year. Mr. Ahrens noted another road that is planned to connect the existing Otter Lake Road to the new road. This roadway is not included in this public hearing and will be discussed at another time. It could eventually become part of this improvement project and could be constructed when the parcels surrounding the roadway are developed. Soil borings were completed in this area. A wet clay material was noted in the area of the proposed roadway realignment A thicker section of roadway will be required. The total street section will be 43 inches. Storm water drainage will be directed by storm sewers to four (4) holding ponds. Mr. Ahrens explained the location of the ponding areas. Catch basins will be constructed in the roadway that would accommodate the storm water from development areas and will direct the storm water to the ponds. PAGE 7