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• APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Councilmember Carlson asked if the project would stay within the 50 -foot right-of-way on the home side. Community Development Director Grochala stated the project shown here starts at the southeastern edge of the bridge and would taper out at the intersection to accommodate the turn lanes. Even on the County's ultimate plan the west side right-of-way would stay where it currently is and all new right-of-way would come off existing undeveloped areas. Councilmember Carlson asked if by accepting this it would put the City in a position to provide 120 feet of right-of-way instead of 100 feet. Community Development Director Grochala stated he thinks if development took place, the City would require 120 feet along Hodgson Road which would be consistent with the City's Zoning Ordinance and street standards since it is adjacent to a County road. Then Anoka County would have the authority to review and require right-of-way width for improvements that would be required out there. South of Birch Street as part of plat review, Anoka County would request what they ultimately need for their long-range plans. Councilmember Carlson asked if the City is obligated to provide that. City Attorney Hawkins stated his opinion that Anoka County has review authority but cannot legally force the City to take 120 feet of right-of-way. However, Anoka County can take it themselves. Councilmember Carlson stated that a lot of the contention between the City and Anoka County is the right-of-way requirements and she hoped they could come to an agreement with the County for improvement of that road but the County has already rejected the City's 100 -foot proposal that included a median and four lanes for most of the distance. Councilmember Carlson stated staff s answers have helped to alleviate some of her concerns, however, she shares Councilmember Dahl's concern about funding since the City's Comprehensive Plan says if it is to be put in, the developer is to fund those improvements. Councilmember Carlson noted the reference to posting a letter of credit of up to 40% of the cost to install the traffic signal but she thought a letter of credit was a higher percentage. Community Development Director Grochala explained how the letter of credit amount is calculated and noted it would actually be 150% of the developer's share. Councilmember Carlson asked if the same can be required of Bruggeman. Councilmember Carlson stated her other concern relates to what Mr. Bening raised regarding the Charter and the City not being able to use money for landscaping. She asked if the City is going to do improvements and landscape on Highway 49. Community Development Director Grochala stated that is to be decided but if it fell to the City to complete this project, short of going to a voter approved referendum, City funds cannot be used for that project. However, MSA funds could be used for that type of work. 19