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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION NOVEMBER 8, 2000 The City Engineer stated that project was for the original bridge project to Birch Street. Mr. Reichert stated that the point he is making is that the County gets money and they have to spend it. This is a very emotional issue. The residents here are not concerned about Blaine residents going to Blaine. The project will end up with additional traffic. Six (6) homes are affected. He stated he wants to make sure the Council is representing the City and not the County. He stated he agrees with safety issues, however, does not see how it will be safer with the additional traffic. He stated the speed limit is being stuffed down the resident's throats. He added that complaints can reduce the speed limit on that road. Mayor Bergeson advised the County Engineer has indicated what typically happens when a traffic study is done. Mr. Reichert stated he does not believe the speed limit would up. `=; width of the road is a big concern. Another concern is the divided highw a dian. Turns will be unsafe. If the road goes to 55 m.p.h. people will drive there will be even more accidents. People will be losing property. How ck out of their driveways across five (5) lanes of traffic? He statethe s to represent all the citizens of Lino Lakes. Living on the roadway is nly issue. He stated his family has enjoyed living here but will move if this w _oes ough. He stated he feels very strongly about this issue because it will ruin eco unity of Lino Lakes. Ms. Theresa Weinkauf, TRW Tax S X739 ake Drive, stated she has had her business here for 12 years and liv ffi 3 ' o es for 25 years. She stated people losing their homes is a lot more impor . h' osing her business. Mr. Richard Anderson, 6 + e H on Drive, came forward and asked if his home meets the current set . ick. The City Engineer indite 'ed "s home does not meet the setback. He advised he will investigate why it does n meet the current setback. Mr. Anderson asked if someone from the County will come out and discuss the value of his property that is lost. He stated the impact will be dramatic. A roadway that goes from one lane to two (2) lane will also impact this neighborhood tremendously. The accesses have to be controlled or there will be more accidents. He stated he does not want to live on his property if the project goes through. He begged the Council to choose option E. He stated the City should slow down traffic. He indicated he does not care if the bridge falls down. If the project goes through he stated he wants his house torn down. He stated he researched the area and was told the road would not change. He stated he will not be able to get his car out of the driveway with the new road. He stated he cannot sell his house now because of the project. He stated the County will have to buy him out if the road goes in.