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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JANUARY 3, 2001 Council Member Carlson stated the project does need a 4/5 vote from Council. She stated she wants to see a compromise that benefits both residents and the developer. She stated she is in favor of the road going through when the properties on the south side develop. She stated she understands the impact on people, especially those with large properties. She stated a compromise is needed and she believes it can be resolved. Staff advised the original intent of the meeting is to give the developer direction. Staff indicated the developer has the information he needs to proceed. Staff advised a barricade is a good compromise. Connecting the roadway at this time is beneficial from an engineering standpoint. Mayor Bergeson called for a short recess at 6:25 p.m. Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting at 6:40 p.m. CSAH 49 RECONSTRUCTION, JOHN POWELL Staff advised the latest action by the City was sending the lette ' ounty and Anoka County regarding a joint meeting. Both counties ha = t 7 are supportive of a meeting. A date for the meeting will be s c �' . y , ity Administrator and City Engineer. Mayor Bergeson stated he received a call fro ounty Commissioner Margaret Langfeld asking for the City's support o reduce the speed limit on Hodgson Road. If the request is s : ounty Engineer would be able to construct the roadway on a dif t y i elines. Commissioner Langfeld is going to pursue the request with, and e Board will draft a resolution. TOWN CENTED'�' � 3 , MA Y ALICE DIVINE Dellwood LLC U Wessel — Staff advised an update and new schedule will be presented this e Mr. Tom Palmquist, Ryan Companies, stated he will give a brief update since the last meeting. Ryan Companies has been working on the EAW and ISP documentation. Wetland issues have been looked at. Discussions have been held regarding the preliminary traffic report. He indicated he feels that the traffic issues can be resolved to move forward with the project. A neighborhood meeting was held on December 20, 2000. Thirty-six residents attended the meeting. Residents overall had a good feeling about the project. The main concern is the traffic as well as buffering. The plans presented to the residents included the aerial view, specific view, site and grading plan, utility plan, and project schedule. He distributed a copy of the new schedule and indicated a drawing of the exact building will be available tomorrow. Mayor Bergeson stated that public hearings are sometimes continued to another meeting. He suggested the Planning and Zoning Board be notified that a special meeting may need to be scheduled to complete the public hearing.