1998.07.29 CC Minutes - Joint meeting with Lino Lakes & White Bear Township

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JOINT COUNCIL MEETING JULY 29, 1998 out that the City is now considering the third phase of the Clearwater Creek residential development. He indicated the route of a trail through that phase. The Lino Lakes Environmental Board is at this moment considering the impact of the proposed development. The proposal is consistent with what Mr. Willenbring and Mr. Powell just outlined. Mr. Ahrens also noted that part of the "greenway" will be constructed this fall as part of the Otter Lake Road realignment project. He asked Mr. Willenbring what is the status of his work on the "greenway". Mr. Willenbring explained that Hugo is trying to implement some of the aspects of the project as part of the development to their industrial park. Plans and specifications have been prepared to provide some of the improvements to a selected part of the area. However, improvements in this area are only a small part of the overall plan. He noted that the Rice Creek Watershed District has included in their Comprehensive Plan the installation of an additional 48 inch culvert under I -35E and at the same time blocking off the larger culvert at the same location. The purpose of this is to provide a better hydraulic flow when water is at low stage. At this time, when it rains, water builds up in this area and remains in the ditch until it gets almost to the top of the bank or slightly above to get significant passage out of the area. The proposed plan increases the rate of discharge at low stage and cuts back the peak discharge by installing additional storage. Rice Creek Water District is estimating that the new culvert will be installed next year. Mr. Angus explained that Hugo is accepting bids tomorrow for construction of a street that links 130th Street to 140th Street. That street will form the western boundary of the industrial park. Mr. Museus explained that the type of industries in that park are related to rail traffic. He explained what type of industries are interested in locating in the industrial park. Mr. Museus also explained that Washington County will be given jurisdiction of Highway 61. The County plans to upgrade the road to a four (4) lane highway. Ms. Ford asked Mr. Willenbring if there has been any consideration. of connecting the Clearwater "greenway" to a potential trail around the north end of Bald Eagle Lake which could connect to a trail around Otter Lake down into the Ramsey Regional Park. Mr. Asleson explained that is part of what Lino Lakes is trying to accomplish with the trail extension through the third phase of Clearwater Creek. Ms. Ford said that to actually make the connection in Ramsey County, trails in Lino Lakes and in Hugo would have to come around the head of the Bald Eagle Lake either down Hugo Road in Hugo or west to Bald Eagle Boulevard in Lino Lakes. She asked if there has been any serious discussion about this area. Mr. Angus explained that is what Hugo is trying to accomplish at this time. A new subdivision call Woods of Bald Eagle is developing and a small portion of Ethan Avenue is going to be reconstructed this year. A trail along this portion of Ethan Avenue will also be constructed. In addition, next year another portion of Ethan Avenue will be reconstructed. As these segments of Ethan Avenue are reconstructed, trails will also be constructed. If the reconstruction continues, the trails will be extended down to Highway 61 and 125th Street. Ms. Ford explained that she asked the question for a specific reason. She has a friend who is a staff person at LCMO. She has been given the understanding by that person that if the PAGE 5