09/10/2001 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Search

COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 10, 2001 Mayor Bergeson reconvened the meeting at 9:07 p.m. noting the City Engineer will address specific design issues. City Engineer Powell advised the Lake Drive project has not changed. A public hearing will be held on September 24. He referred to the drawing and pointed out the improvements that will be made on Lake Drive. The costs will be borne by the developments on the east side. The median on 77th Street was a requirement by the County. Run-off will be directed to the southeast with minimal impact. Council Member Carlson inquired about the type of material used and the width of the median. City Engineer Powell stated the median will be a 16 -foot wide concrete raised median with a slight change at Apollo. Council Member Carlson asked where a similar type median can be found in the City. City Engineer Powell stated there are no similar medians in Lino Lakes. There are possibly some on Highway 96. Council Member Carlson asked if there will be plantings. City Engine- ' o indicated the plan does not currently include plantings. Council Member Carlson referred to a second access nort She asked if there are any future plans to connect 77th S Powell state there is that possibility, but the current of Lake Drive. Street from the west. nd access. City Engineer t propose anything on the west side Council Member Carlson asked at wha • • • - roar way would be angled down. City Engineer Powell stated he cannot answer t a • b s would depend on the development at the time. Council Member O'Donn- x w p` s recommended about the impact on residents regarding their wells. City Engi ' er Po ex = 1 stat d any concerns relating to wells are due to de -watering and deep construction. He _.'nes '' hat has already been in that area and if any residents have concerns they can contact the Ana aunty Health Department. Council Member Dahl asked for the increments for each stoplight from the 35W off -ramp. City Engineer Powell advised future signals will be at Town Center Parkway, northbound ramps of 35W, southbound ramps, Apollo Drive, the second access and Main Street. Council Member Dahl asked how much distance will be between the lights. City Engineer Powell stated the distance will vary and he does not have that information available. Exact dimensions can be provided at the next meeting. He stated it is probable that the distance between the lights will range from 500 — 800 feet. Council Member Dahl asked if 500 — 600 feet is less than 1/10 of a mile. City Engineer Powell advised 5,280 feet is equal to one mile.