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~,~ OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS PAGE 3 SEPTEMBER 20, 1993 • however, that if the senior housing proposal goes forward, the drainage problem which exists on the north side of this intersection will be solved with this development. Engineer Anderlik further commented that there are some State funds which might be available for the signalization, such as high-hazard safety funds however, it may be some time before they are readily available. Mr. Anderlik stated that the cities would have to apply for the money and 1996 would be the earliest funding year. Mr. Anderlik pointed out that the cities' application would compete with other applications for hazard funds throughout the State of Minnesota. Mounds View Mayor Linke asked if the $420,000 figure includes the road work on the south side of the intersection all the way to McKinley Street, or if it is just for the intersection. Mr. Anderlik stated his understanding that the estimate includes the frontage road work but does not include any drainage work or right- of-way acquisition. Mayor Linke asked about maintenance costs commenting that the City of Mounds View shares maintenance costs with Ramsey County and MNDOT at other intersections and suggested that a maintenance agreement be developed between the Cities of Spring Lake Park and Mounds View, and the Counties of Anoka and Ramsey, along with MNDOT • for this signal. Mr. Anderlik agreed stating that such maintenance agreements cover re-lamping, painting, etc. Mayor Wells referred to the plan and stated that part of the problem on the south side of the intersection is that Pleasantview Drive drops down into McKinley Street in the trailer park, and at this point, McKinley Street is not a public street but belongs to the trailer park. Relative to the Engineer's comment about Anoka County's involvement, Mayor Wells explained that Anoka County has proposed upgrading Old Central to a four lane road from 81st Avenue to where it wraps around south of Highway 10, and the intent is to divert some of the traffic from the intersection at 81st and Highway 65. Mayor Wells stated his belief that since Old Central belongs to Anoka County, they should be approached about sharing in this project. Mounds View Councilmember Trude asked if the senior housing proposal is the reason for bringing this issue to their attention at this time. Mayor Wells indicated that it is not the primary reason adding that . Spring Lake Park has had on-going discussions with the Fire Chief since the relocation of the fire department to this intersection. Mayor Wells stated his opinion that it has become a safety issue