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Ramsey would then pass a resolution of Negative Declaration on the need for an Environmental Impact Study (EIS). The Negative Declaration would be passed on to FHW A (through MnDOT) and FHW A would issue the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). Mr. Jankowski estimated the FONSI could be complete by the end of February. He noted in the case that he said the residents affected would be able to look at the appraisals. The City Attorney has advised that they do not get to do that until later, however, a letter has been drafted that gives them a scenario. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the County has stated it's support. Mayor Gamec stated that he talked with Anoka County Commissioner Dennis Berg and according to him, it may be difficult to get the County's support. Getting stoplights may push heavy traffic down Dysprosium. Mr. Jankowski stated that the improvement ofC.R. #116 between T.H. #47 and C.R. #57 should be initiated with a corridor study. He stated that he is preparing a draft Request for Proposal for review by Anoka County. Preliminary discussion with the Anoka City Engineer indicates that Anoka would likely be supportive of the corridor study and financial participation. He added that there is no Committee action necessary on either of these two issues. Terry Hendriksen, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard NW, Ramsey, asked why Council is "going to the mat" for a signal light at 142nd and T.H. #47. Mr. Jankowski stated that MnDOT had suggested a median so there would be no left turns. The City was concerned about the accesses into the businesses. Also, in 1996, we did a corridor study. We talked about limiting accesses from 142nd over to C.R. #116 on the west side to the developing property. We promised safe access to the businesses. Mr. Hendriksen asked didn't that initial study go only as far as C.R. #5 to which Mr. Jankowski replied that it went to 167th Avenue. Mr. Hendriksen added that we were anticipating doing a smaller portion of #47. Then, two years ago, the new Council was asking why spend so much money on this portion, we should go for the bigger project. Discussion ensued relating to access problems. Mr. Hendriksen stated he did not see the need for two stoplights within 10 blocks of one another. He felt it is also difficult to justify left turn lanes when we complain about getting through Anoka because of that. Mr. Jankowski pointed out that the residents of the River's Bend subdivision sited a lot of pedestrian traffic in the area. Mr. Hendriksen stated that the second reason he is present was to ask to be placed onthis Committee when his term as Councilmember begins. Public Works Committee/December 15, 1998 Page 4 of5