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COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 13, 1997 arrangement between the City and Anoka County as it being the total system which requires a • 4/5 vote. He suggested the questions is whether the vote will be successful. • Mr. Hawkins noted that to meet this time schedule, which is already ambitious if it includes eminent domain, delaying to the next meeting may result in a project delay. Mr. Wessel advised it is planned to construct the two roadways concurrently. Mr. Ahrens stated the schedule is somewhat flexible and he does not believe a two-week delay will cause a major problem. Mr. Hawkins advised if the project fails tonight, then the process will have to start again. Mr. Wessel suggested this vote be delayed until the full Council is present. Mr. Ahrens concurred. Mr. Tesch noted Council Member Kuether made the motion but is no longer present. Mr. Hawkins advised the motion on the floor can be tabled to the next meeting for final determination. Council Member Bergeson stated unless there is reason to do otherwise, he supports having five Council Members present for the vote. Council Member Lyden suggested a special meeting be scheduled on Thursday prior to the Town Center discussion. Mr. Hawkins noted that staff has indicated a delay of two weeks will not cause a problem. Mr. Ahrens agreed there is no need to call a special meeting. Council Member Bergeson noted the Council is still in the discussion phase of the original motion to approve and requested that additional public input be allowed at this point, prior to considering a motion to table. Mr. John Daubny, representing Mr. Schreier, stated he has reviewed the unsigned copy of the Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) between Lino Lakes and Anoka County and suggested it be signed by both parties prior to taking final action on this project. He stated there is nothing in this JPA about the proposed service road and it is not within contemplation of Anoka County who, according to the JPA, proposes to spend $600,000 with Lino Lakes paying $300,000. Mr. Daubny said the service road largely benefits a single property and Mr. Schreier strongly opposes the proposed assessments. He pointed out that the developer is proposing a filling station, not a convenience store and if the road is approved, they will be back asking for access to County Road 14 which will create a safety situation. Mr. Daubny noted that Anoka County has flatly said in this agreement that the City will not approve any access to that portion of the roadway. Mr. Daubny referred to several pieces of correspondence regarding this project and explained that Anoka County has indicated they will remove their $600,000 funding if the City approves access to Main Street. He stated he believes it would be bad policy to proceed prior to the JPA being signed and all issues settled. He asserted this project is only being considered to benefit one property owner so he can construct a filling station. Mr. Daubny stated he knows Mr. Schreier as a man of honor and one who is fully informed before making a determination. PAGE 13