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• APPROVED COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 25, 2002 Councilmember Reinert stated he wants the intersection to be safe. Mr. Goertz stated in his conversations with Anoka County, his impression was for a willingness to participate to get this project to move forward. He stated he has been working with Jon Olson of the Anoka County Highway Department and found him to be a very straightforward person. Mr. Goertz agreed this is a bad intersection and has been that way for six to seven years. He stated he thinks he has done everything possible within his power and has answered all the questions. He stated his attorneys have indicated it may not be his responsibility to contribute toward the signal but he is willing to do so to move the project forward. He stated he will also address the landscaping concerns expressed by Councilmember Carlson. Mr. Goertz stated his urgency now is to get some grading done and install the frost footings so they can work during the winter months. He stated he can provide the City with periodic updates if desired. Councilmember Carlson stated three Councilmembers have expressed concern about getting the signal done at no cost to the City. She stated she understands Mr. Goertz's comment about who is responsible for this signal. She referred to the Comprehensive Plan which says the City will not approve a project that is premature based on certain criteria, one being the lack of adequate roads or highways. She stated without that turn lane it is at Level F of service. Another point is requiring infrastructure associated with new development to be financed by the developer. She stated Mr. Goertz will not be the only developer but the intent of the Comprehensive Plan is for the City to not have to pay for the costs. She stated the City has to get the 62nd Street, Elm Street, and Holly Drive projects done. Thus it is critical for the City to not contribute toward this signal. Mr. Goertz stated if the project to the south does not move forward, they will have to come back to the Planning and Zoning Board and find a way to make it work. He stated he has been working in Lino Lakes for 25 years and not yet done a bad project. He stated he will not have a bad project now either. He stated if the day care cannot open by the end of July, he will lose that tenant so it is imperative that he can start grading. Mr. Goertz stated he is willing to raise the level of the letter of credit if that would help. Councilmember Reinert stated an approval is needed from Anoka County on the road design and asked who would do the construction of the agreed-upon design. Community Development Director Grochala stated in this type of situation the City or developer would construct the roadway. Councilmember O'Donnell stated the questions he had have already been raised by his fellow Councilmembers. Councilmember Carlson reviewed language contained in Ordinance No. 08-02, Special Provisions, Section 3A which indicates: 22