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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 Council Member Carlson stated she would like to see a drawing where the roadway is in relation to the houses. She stated there are six (6) properties at the intersections that will be impacted. She stated she needs more detail. Mr. Olson stated he has provided the drawings to the City Engineer. Buildings and setbacks are indicated on the drawings. There are two (2) businesses at the intersection that are non -conforming. The property owners will be compensated for market value, business value, and relocation costs. Mayor Bergeson directed the City Engineer to make copies of the drawings available to Council Members and residents. Ms. Gail Weiner, 6356 Hodgson Road, came forward and stated she is representing her neighborhood. She stated the project will directly affect her and her neighbors. She stated the neighbors have had discussions regarding the project an. a ,ve indicated it is all or nothing. Phasing the project is a problem relating to selling pro E y. The property is lower in value and can't be sold. She stated the roadway a 1 �` 19' ` et from her front door. The roadway will be 18-20 feet from all the neigh.; s'<,•nt rs. She indicated there is no compromise for this neighborhood. She std` ; ` o would have to be moved back or bought out completely. She stated e buy out by approximately 10' feet. If the County takes 100- roperty will lose value. At this point, no one can sell their homes because no 11 pa arket value. She stated the County is in the position to mess with every e's li`; s on this side of the street. She stated she would rather take the money The City Engineer advised the ed '� e would be 40' feet from the road. There would be 50-60' feet to the eday. Mr. Ken Reichert, 6669 ' '' lac , came forward and stated his property backs up to Hodgson Road. He s ted he `' • ciates where the County Engineer and the County Commissioner are co °,. Their objective is to move traffic. He asked if the �� residents of Lino Lakes a+ e r sponsible to make traffic run smoother for other communities. The main • jective of this road is to make traffic connection. He stated that eventually this community won't care and there will be nothing for residents to protect. This project will affect everyone in the City of Lino Lakes. He asked who was going to build the road before turn back money became available. He referred to an earlier plan that did not include a divided highway. Mr. Olson advised the County had the choice of taking the road back from MnDOT. The County chose to take the road back to be eligible for the funds. The City Engineer advised the City was never going to be reconstructing this roadway. Mr. Olson stated MnDOT may have had a conceptual plan that did not show a divided highway.