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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 18, 2001 City Engineer Powell advised a work plan and budget will be presented to the Council in August 2001. Council Member O'Donnell asked if the Context Sensitive Design is just for the roadway south of Birch. City Engineer Powell advised the Context Sensitive Design is just for the roadway south of Birch at this time. He stated he will speak to Bob Brown about including more of the roadway in this type of design. Council Member O'Donnell expressed concern about the residents having input about the design of the roadway from Birch to Lake Drive. Council Member Dahl indicated she is supportive of the letter but is concerned bout the lack of response from the County. It was the consensus of the Council to send the letter as written ANOKA COUNTY REQUEST TO PURCHASE "Q POWELL City Engineer Powell advised in 1995 the City poni Anoka County a .7 -acre property known as the "Kaiser" property on t east •rner of Birch Street and Hodgson Road. The property has a small a.a doneaF;home and several outbuildings, and is zoned General Business. The purcha .n was 61,400. The intent for the use of the prop development. However, Anok amount of the parcel for ro reconstruction of Hodgso e it available for commercial y lana concluded that it needed a significant storm water pond purposes related to the The County Board haspurchasing the entire parcel back from the City at the current market value o 8, 0. The owner of Apitz Garage and the County will subsequently negotiate greement for the remainder of the land for the expansion of the Apitz facilities. He noted this item was referred back to City staff on June 11, 2001. City Engineer Powell distributed a drawing showing the property noting the majority of the property will be used for ponding. Council Member Reinert asked if there is an immediate need to sell the property. City Engineer Powell advised the City should show a good faith gesture in working with the County. Council Member O'Donnell indicated he can support the sale of the property. Mayor Bergeson indicated he also supports the sale of the property. 10