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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION MAY 3, 2000 HIGHWAY 49 STATE AID ROAD RECONSTRUCTION, JEFF O'DONNELL Council Member O'Donnell advised he has received several calls from residents asking for more information regarding this project. He suggested the residents attend the Council work session to obtain more information. Mr. Jeff Heaser, 218 Aggregate Lane, came forward and inquired about the information the City currently has. Staff reviewed the background of the project noting the City does not have the most current information. Mr. Brian Thorson, 6013 Hodgson Road, came forward and asked how the City feels about the project. The City Engineer advised the City Council does have approval of the project. However, it is a County project that entails three (3) projects. Mr. Heaser asked if the City could deny approval for two ( s - p while approving one part of the project. Staff advised the Cou 1 r st the County only construct a portion of the full project if they so r St.' ed nothing has been passed out yet to the City from the County. T t be submitting information to the City in the future. Mr. Heaser asked if he could get info currently in. Staff advised Mr; information. .... mg the stage that the project is tact the County regarding that Mr. Heaser inquire' bo plans of Ramsey County in continuing the project. Staff advised the two (2 s 'e e discussing their options. Mr. Thorson asked a ° gut the benefit to the City if the project is completed. He stated everyone in the City wants improvement but does not want Lino Lakes to look like St. Paul. He stated the project would add more traffic. He also disputed that the County used a counter to measure the current traffic. Ms. Lynn Ann Heaser, 218 Egret Lane, came forward and stated she was unable to attend the public meeting. She stated she has run petitions and everyone she has talked to felt the public meeting was negative. She stated she has done a lot of research and talked to the County. She also stated she has video taped the traffic at peak hours and does not believe it is congested. She provided pictures of other traffic problems within the Twin Cities. She stated the project makes no sense and is much too massive. Mr. Thorson requested the Council stays on top of the project and keep residents informed. 4