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• COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 24, 1996 be under the jurisdiction of Ramsey County, Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes. Currently, both Ramsey County and Anoka County have adopted a MOU for their portion of Highway 49. The portion of Highway 49 proposed to be under the jurisdiction of Lino Lakes is from Lilac Street to Fourth Avenue and is 0.28 miles in length. Fourth Avenue north and south of the subject segment are under the jurisdiction of the City. The MOU states that the City can utilize Municipal State Aid Turnback Account funds for improvements to the roadway. A turnback route placed on the Municipal State Aid System is designated mileage above the normal 20% limit on mileage available to be on the MSA system (the total mileage of streets eligible for MSA designation is limited to 20% of all streets in the City). The ability for the City to have more than the normal 20% limit designated as MSA does provide for some compensation to the City for receiving this roadway. City Council action is requested to authorize the Mayor, City Administrator and City attorney to sign the MOU. At the March 8, 1996 Council meeting, Council reviewed this topic with staff and Mr. Bob Brown, Metro District State Aid Engineer. Council had a number of questions at the meeting that are discussed as follows: • Th 49 Information & Records. The MOU states that the City can have access to all MnDOT information regarding the turnback segment. Staff has received and reviewed this information which includes: 1) Right -of -Way map; 2) all driveway and utility permits; and, 3) the construction plans for the 1995 mill and overlay project. The mill and overlay project completed in 1995 included the placement of three (3) inches of bituminous asphalt on the driving lanes and shoulders of the existing pavement. The MnDOT Materials Engineer estimates that these improvements will provide a 10 - 15 year service life to the roadway. • Funding. Although, reconstruction funding is available, the funds would have to be used within a 10 year time frame from the date of execution of the MOU. Considering that the expected life span of the roadway is greater than 10 years, staff would not expect to utilize these funds. However, the City will receive approximately $22,000 towards maintenance costs of the roadway. Staff feels that the turnback of Fourth Avenue from the State to the City is appropriate as it better fits in with the existing street designations and MSAS funds are available above the City's normal 20% limit to aid in future reconstruction and maintenance of the roadway. Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 96 - 29 authorizing the Mayor, City Administrator and City Attorney to sign the MOU. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 96 - 29 with the stipulation that the City try to get more than the $20,000 MSA funds proposed by the State. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 25