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<br />Mayor Gamec explained that minority and elderly were found to live in the area. <br /> <br />Mr. Frick stated that they check with City Staff and use census information. <br /> <br />Mr. Demers explained that they need to work with the City to see if the City has alternative <br />housing for residents of the mobile home community who will be displaced. He explained that <br />Woodlyn Court access would need to come in the area south of Highway 10, which gives <br />options. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained that using the area where a hotel exists is an option. He explained that <br />an option is to use a low area by Lano Equipment for two accesses. He explained that for the <br />mobile home park he believes that better, more accessible housing can be provided in a different <br />location. <br /> <br />Mr. Demers explained that the mobile home park is surrounded by a railroad, an industrial area <br />to the north, and a freeway, which may not be a good location for a home. <br /> <br />Ms. Frick stated that they are reviewing this option because it is a federal requirement. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained that the location of the Park is a difficult problem because of the area <br />they will be located in with the project. He explained that the cost of relocation is expensive. <br /> <br />Ms. Frick agreed. <br /> <br />Mr. Demers reviewed the schedule and the next steps. He explained they are entering the <br />environmental phase and will review details of what works and what doesn't. He explained that <br />the next step will be to meet one on one with business and homeowners. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if the AUAR area is covered or if an environmental assessment needs <br />to be done. <br /> <br />Ms. Frick stated that the AUAR has been reviewed and is not required for a federal process. He <br />explained that they are looking at the interchange. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned what area it covers. <br /> <br />Ms. Frick explained that it is between the two interchanges. <br /> <br />Mr. Demers explained that if MnDOT or the State of Minnesota get involved in construction <br />federal funding would be involved. <br /> <br />Ms. Frick explained that federal purse strings bring with them federal issues. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec mentioned they are looking at a rail station. He asked if an environmental impact <br />statement could cover both areas so the money does not need to be spent twice. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / January 29, 2008 <br />Page 5 of 17 <br />