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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1997 Council Member Lyden inquired how this impacts the corner piece of property with regard to lot depth. Mr. Ahrens explained when they initially looked at these roadways, they talked with the major landowner, Mr. Schreier, to determine where the road should be located. The corner property owner desired additional depth of 300 to 350 feet. However, without knowing what will be developed, staff is unable to determine what depth will be needed but believe this will be adequate. Council Member Neal questioned whether this is a good location for business if there is no access to Main Street. Mr. Ahrens explained this type of scenario is fairly routine in new development areas due to the need to assure safety and control the number of access points. Council Member Neal inquired regarding the Fina Gas Station location. Mr. Ahrens explained that Lake Drive has more traffic but there was no opportunity to access a local roadway. However, once the area behind the Fina Station is developed, access to a new roadway may be available so the City could consolidate access points on Lake Drive. Mr. Ahrens advised the property owner is aware of these plans which have not changed since December 16, 1996. Mr. Wessel stated Council Member Neal has raised a good question about whether those parcels will be developed without access to County Road 14. He explained that the Community Development staff has been working on a convenience store and restaurant. The persons who are proposing this development have indicated their project is not viable without access from County Road 14. So, this decision needs to be made by the company considering development. In summary of the meeting between Anoka County and Lino Lakes, Mr. Wessel explained a deal was made to implement the road and from the County's side, it consists with limited access from County Road 14, construction of a service road connection, and elimination of the existing portion of road where it intersects County Road 14. Anoka County is asking that the service link be constructed concurrently with construction of the new County roadway and that the City fulfill their obligation to complete the service connection and the total system. Mayor Landers asked how staff arrived at the proposed assessment calculations and inquired regarding the difference between the two roads. Mr. Ahrens explained that, per City policy, property adjacent to County Roads or County State Aid Highways are assessed at the City's standard rate of $45 per front foot. Additionally, properties that are adjacent to local streets are assessed 100% of the improvement cost. Council Member Bergeson asked if limited access is part of the agreement with Anoka County. Mr. Ahrens indicated it is; Anoka County will not allow access from County Road 14. Council Member Bergeson asserted that if access is restricted, it appears Anoka County has devalued that property. Council Member Neal inquired about a different alignment scenario. Mr. Ahrens commented on the need to provide distance for access points and to also allow adequate parcel depth for development. 4111 Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 07. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. PAGE 11