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Councilmember Jeffrey stated that the environmental study is only good for about three years so it may not be sufficient for both projects. Mr. Frick explained that it is for a limited time. Mayor Gamec asked when the study will be completed. Mr. Demers stated that the Environmental Assessment portion of the plan will be completed by the end of this calendar year with results coming back early in 2009. Ms. Frick stated that if different funding is used there is a different process. She explained that the environmental impact of all five alternatives is not laid out, but will be applied when a preferred alternative is identified. She explained that then it would be presented at a public information meeting and hearing for review. Mr. Demers stated that a map drawing will be on the City website about a week before the meeting. Mayor Gamec stated that for the mobile home park a past issue was that there was not enough notification. He asked that individual homeowners be notified and not just the owner of the mobile home park. Ms. Frick suggested notification by Youth First. Councilmember Olson asked what language will be used on the notification. Ms. Frick stated that one side would be in Spanish, the other English. Mr. Demers stated that an interpreter would be with when they talk to the homeowners. Anoka County Engineer Fischer asked that the City provide direction about who the decision makers are in the process. He commented that after the open house a clear alternative will be decided which would look at the lowest cost and least amount of impact. He explained they will look at traffic patterns and access. 2) TH10 / 169 Corridor Coalition Mayor Gamec explained that about five years ago cities like Anoka, Coon Rapids, and Ramsey began working together with the North Metro Mayors Association. He explained that eventually North Metro Mayors had too many projects and they decided to break down into a separate group and hire The Tinklenberg Group to head up the Highway 10 Coalition. He explained that they have used them for three years. He explained that it has been helpful in coordinating many of the cities together and much has been accomplished. City Council Work Session / January 29, 2008 Page 6 of 17