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Page 3 October 13, 1997 Mounds View City Council Mr. Whiting noted that the City has been working with the legislature on the issues relating to expansion of the Anoka Airport. Mr. Long provided a brief summary of the city's concerns in regard to the proposed expansion and the fact that MAC is not following the procedures set forth in the Airport Guide or Aviation Chapter. Mayor McCarty provided Mr. Packer with a copy of the RFP for framework and transportation studies in connection with the I-35W Comdor. Mr. Packer stated he thinks the I-35W Corridor Group is a great idea and noted that they will do anything they can do to encourage and help to finance that. He also noted that Met Council has a limited number of funds left over which are being allocated to cities to revise their Comprehensive Plans. B. Presentation and Acceptance of the feasibility study for the reconstruction of Spring Lake Road and County Road L Mr. Barry Peters of Short-Elliott-Hendrickson was present to discuss the feasibility study for the reconstruction of Spring Lake Road and County Road I. He noted that there has been some discussion about building a rural or suburban section in the area, and in discussions with State Aid, it was noted that a suburban section could be built (basically a rural section with no curb and gutter), but a 12 foot Lane would be required on each side and with the traffic volume it would require an eight foot gravel or bituminous shoulder. This would end up being a 40 foot wide road. As proposed, the new roadway would be 32 feet wide with curb and gutter. • Three alternatives were looked at for treating storm water run-off and Mr. Peters briefly discussed these options. He explained that the city's policy requires the construction of trailways along all state aid routes. If the Council should decide that they do not want to proceed with that policy and cut back on some of it, they would recommend that the Council at least consider continuing the trail along County Road I and also one constructed up to Hillview from County Road I to provide pedestrian access to the Beach area on the North side of the lake. Mr. Peters provided estimated costs of the project based on a 32 foot wide street (with a area of 26 foot wide), a trailway (not based on the minimum), construction of water services, and storm sewer systems for a total base cost of $1,529,979.00 (the three alternates would be additional). Mr. Peters also went through the City's Assessment Policy and the estimated schedule of the improvements. Mayor McCarty stated he would like Mr. Peters to include the 26 foot roadway feasibility study as a part of the preliminary report for the Public Hearing purposes. Barb Hawke, 3024 County Road I, stated in 1997, the City of Mounds View received $321,259.00 in MSA funds which is approximately $27,000 more than what was received in 1996. In January 1998 it is thought that the city may receive an additional $27,000 to $30,000, bringing the total to approximately $350,000. These funds can be accumulated for up to four years. Approximately $120,000 in MSA funds are owed. The Ramsey County Turnback Funds are $580,000 for Spring Lake Road and $10,000 for County Road I. Some of the area is not MSA roadway, therefore she does not see a need to use MSA standards for the entire area. Without using MSA funding, the residents could have the kind of road that they desire. Taking into consideration estimates that she received, with cost consideration given to additional costs, she feels there should be sufficient Ramsey County turnback funds to finance the project. Ms. Hawke discussed some other options that were addressed to provide adequate protection for the storm water run off. Until a ten year plan is implemented, she suggests that the city delay any road upgrading/rebuilding or use money available. She also suggested that the City establish a Study Committee to research how other • comparable cities are financing their road improvements and explore the possibility of a bond issue for street construction, re-paving and establish a maintenance fiord.