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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION JULY 18, 2001 Mr. Olson stated he believes traffic studies were done that indicated there would be minimal impact on 62nd Street without the reconstruction. He stated he wants to believe that everyone can work together and added that the residents are not opposed to the development. Council Member Reinert inquired about a mechanism to take the barricade down. City Engineer Powell advised the Council would make that decision. West Shadow and 62nd Street are State Aid roads and having a barricade in place may put the funds for reconstruction in jeopardy. Staff cannot guarantee that the barricade would be taken down. A resident inquired about the cost of a pedestrian path. City Engineer Powell advised developers have contributed in the past to the cost of a path. He noted the path would more than likely be put in the right-of-way. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to provide additional inform 62nd Street. estrian path for City Engineer Powell advised the notices would go • ut s is regarding the meeting on August 8, 2001. He noted he is concerned ab• i�b �= edestrian traffic and vehicular traffic on 62nd Street. TOWN CENTER UPDATE, BRIAN s �,Y..'d' Y.'y Update on Lino Lakes Marketp � , � � � �� essel —Economic Development Director Wessel advised the target date . .. in_ h e Target store is still July 2002. Community Developmen t•chala stated staff has been working with the developer on redesigning the . , ess road and moving it to the north. Staff needs additional review tim.r��_: s '''ange. The County previously indicated they feel very strongly that the locate .i f e proposed second access would cause additional problems. The County and staff do - el that moving the access to the north is viable. The developer will have a new site plan tomorrow and a meeting will be held with the County on Monday. By moving the access to the north, the County will want 77th Street closed off to right in right out only. The neighbors on the east side will have to go to the north to exit the neighborhood. The neighbors on the west side of 77th Street will have to go up to 79th Street when going home. Mayor Bergeson noted there are similar situations within the City and it has not been a problem. Council Member Carlson asked if 77th Street would be extended to Main Street. City Engineer Powell advised that option has been closed off with the shopping center. 3