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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 Mr. Olson advised the County would acquire a minimum of 100' of right-of-way. This has been part of the County's plan for decades. The City has agreed to that. The maximum impact to homes or businesses is 12' of right-of-way. Mayor Bergeson inquired about the x's on the map. Mr. Olson advised the setback line is 40' feet. The x's indicate where the 100' right-of-way is out of that 40' setback. There are currently about six (6) cases that the setback won't be met. Council Member Carlson inquired about the width of the roadway now, especially by the townhomes. Mr. Olson indicated he does not have that number. Council Member Carlson asked if 20' feet of additional right-of-way will be requested as the project goes down Lake Drive. The City Engineer advised that as development occurs, the other side of the roadway will require 20' of right-of-way. Council Member Carlson stated this is another example of thin without realizing the significance. The City is giving the C paying for it. The City Engineer stated the City is giving the Cou on the project. A typical County plan includes 6 line. Mr. Olson advised that as part of the C right-of-way. In 1994, a letter was right-of-way for County road dev must allow for a 30 day review it lowers the cost of project Ms. Margaret Langfi - d, there are two (2) other information prior to the to design safe roads. It i before Council nts without them eas nt but is saving money ight-of-way from the center Plan, there is a requirement for e County asking cities to consider ere is a new law in effect where the cities ounty. Right-of-way is sought after because o a way for development to help defray costs. Cou ommissioner, came forward and reminded the Council he apologized that the Council did not receive this ee ng. She stated it is the primary job of the County Engineer so the job of elected officials. This issue is not about how the road looks or how close it is too homes. The project only affects six (6) properties. She stated the County does not want to take property. However, the County can not fix the state issue of road problems. The Metropolitan Council feels the project is appropriate. A solution is needed to move traffic. She stated that possibly the traffic volume amount is negotiable. She stated it would be helpful to have a meeting with both cities and Counties. The City has hard choices to make. The State has told the County to do this project. The County won't be back for this project for 4-5 years and that may be too late The City and County need to think about the future. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the Council has received information before about the six (6) properties that are affected. Mr. Olson advised six (6) properties will be non- conforming because of the setbacks. 5 •