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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 11, 1998 • CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS • • Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 64, Receive Report and Call Hearing on Improvement, Apollo Drive, Phase 3 - Mr. Ahrens explained that on August 11, 1997, the Council ordered the preparation of a feasibility report that investigated the extension of Apollo Drive from its current terminus at Lilac Street to Lake Drive. The report is complete and staff is requesting Council action to receive the report and call a hearing for the improvement at the June 8, 1998, Council meeting. The report studies in detail the extension of Apollo Drive from Lilac Street to Lake Drive. The project is being initiated and administered by the City of Lino Lakes. Upon completion of the project, the roadway will become part of the County highway system. This process was utilized in the previous two (2) phases of Apollo Drive construction. The extension of Apollo Drive has been planned since the first phase of Apollo Drive was studied in 1990. The Apollo Drive, Phase 3, project will increase safety along Lake Drive by increasing the separation between the I -35W southbound ramp and existing Lilac Street. Mr. Ahrens continued stating that the roadway is proposed to match the current width of 52 feet with turning lanes provided at Lake Drive. Regional storm water detention ponds are studied in the report providing storm water management for Apollo Drive and adjacent properties. He noted that project costs and financing are summarized in the report. The project is located in a portion of the City that falls within the provision of Section 8.07 of the City Charter. This section of the Charter states that the construction of local improvements and the levy of special assessments for the financing of the improvements shall be in accordance with Minnesota Statutes rather than Section 8.04 of the City Charter. The exception to this provision is the properties on which single family, owner occupied dwellings exist. In those cases the property owner can file a petition with the City Clerk objecting to the special assessment. Mr. Ahrens informed the Council that they would receive the completed report within a couple of days. Staff recommended that Resolution No. 98 - 64 be adopted. Mayor Sullivan asked if the report would have any changes from what had been discussed in the past. Mr. Ahrens indicated that the storm water management area had been increased. Council will be informed of all the details at the public hearing. He also stated that Ms. Vaske would be involved with the financing as soon as she received the completed report. Council Member Neal questioned the number of homes that the project involved. He also asked if the road went through the VFW property. Mr. Ahrens indicated the project did involve two (2) existing homes, and those property owners are currently working with an appraiser and relocation company. He stated that the road did go through the VFW property.