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SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING JULY 22, 1998 Several Centerville business men were present to express their concern for adequate access to their property as well as adequate storm water drainage. They also expressed their concern regarding a possible assessment. Mr. Ahrens explained that Mr. Gerald Rehbein is in the process of constructing approximately 400 feet of 21st Avenue. This construction, when completed, will meet all of the requirements of the Lino Lakes City Code. The street will provide adequate access to the new convenience store. The balance of 21st Avenue south to a home in Lino Lakes will be restored and graded to its previous condition. Turn lanes on both Main Street and 21st Avenue are included in the overall plan and will be constructed when a Joint Powers Agreement is completed. Mayor Wilharber explained that previously, the City of Centerville was concerned about an extension of 21st Avenue north of Main Street. This is no longer an issue. He felt it was important to get the southern portion of 21st Avenue completed before winter. He also said it was important to get a Joint Powers Agreement completed and executed so that maintenance of the street and storm sewers would not be a problem. Mr. Wessel agreed with Mayor Wilharber. He explained that the focus for Lino Lakes is the portion of 21st Avenue south of Main Street. He also explained that Lino Lakes is moving forward with the plan to realign Otter Lake Road on the east side of I -35E. Both projects are expected to be completed before winter. All agreed that a realigned Otter Lake Road would provide a safer intersection. There was discussion regarding whether or not the Joint Powers Agreement should address 21st Avenue all the way to Cedar Street. Mr. Powell and Mr. Ahrens said that this would depend upon Mr. Rehbein's plan for development in the area. They suggested that the southerly limit of the upgrade should be driven.by the developer in Lino Lakes or other businesses wishing to locate in Centerville. In any event, a temporary cul-de-sac or turn -around would be required at the south end of the upgrade. The Lino Lakes and Centerville City Engineers were instructed to prepare a draft Joint Powers Agreement for the first phase of construction of 21st Avenue and present it to the City of Lino Lakes on August 10, 1998 and the City of Centerville on August 12, 1998 for ratification. The extent of the first phase will be determined by the engineers. Both City Engineers agreed that construction of the first phase would be completed before winter. The meeting was adjourned at 5:50 p.m. These minutes were considered and approved at a regular Council meeting held on August 10, 1998. PAGE 2