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CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION SEPTEMBER 4, 2002 3. Discuss with the City of Lino Lakes staff the need for a southbound right turn lane at CSAH 10/Ware Road 4. Discuss with Anoka County and City of Lino Lakes staff the provision of a westbound left -turn lane at CSAH 10/Ware Road. Councilmember O'Donnell suggested stripping a left -turn lane at Hwy 49 and Birch Street. Mayor Bergeson directed staff to discuss that possibility with Anoka County. Community Development Director Grochala read a letter from the County outlining their recommendation for the roadway. Councilmember Carlson requested a copy of the letter from Council directed staff to coordinate with Mr. Winnieke , ► ty regarding a traffic study being done with the addition of a turn lane. Mr. Brad Mateer, Harvard Market, came forward stores in the area of the University of Minnesot the larger store noting he would like to devel also passed around a business breakdown groceries. Councilmember Reinert asked why area and if the store can be devel Mr. Mateer stated there is not en pumps. He stated he be successful in a suburban c ed he owns two mini grocery ed around current pictures of e time of store in Spirit Hills. He 43% of his business is done in s that type of store will work in a suburban the gas pumps. affic to make the store successful without the gas ket to the needs of families and will be Councilmember Carlson ask if he could develop the business without the gas pumps. Mr. Mateer stated he would not even consider developing the store without the gas pumps. Councilmember Carlson stated all the service stations in Lino Lakes are not connected to residential areas. The gas station would be more acceptable if there was some type of divider between the residential area. Mr. Tom Manke came forward and explained the process used for the gas tanks in relation to safety issues. He noted that tanks today contain monitors that check for leaks 24 hours a day.