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I I I I I I I I minimizes visual impact. He stated that Anoka Electric Utilities is requesting that Council consider g4 ag an alternate alignment; however, they would like to keep both options open. Bob Kirchner~ Community Development Director for the City of Anoka, Dan Voss, Utility Director for the City of Anoka and Tom Gedde, Attorney for the City of Anoka were all present. Mr. Dan Voss stated that the alternative #4 would be about 40 feet from residential property. Councilmemlier Peterson inquired about easements. Mr. Voss replied they have to be obtained from Waste Management and the City of Ramsey. Councilmember Peterson inquired about combining the two lines. Mr. Voss stated they would not be combining the two lines right now; however, they are looking at joiot use - also along the raikoad tracks. Mayor Hardin commented that he does like alternative ~4 better. Councilmember Zimmerman asked resident Doug Fountain if he is satisfied with the alternatives. Doug Fountain, 15255 Garnet Street N.W., Ramsey, read a letter he received from Mr. Voss explainbg the proposed alignment. He (Fountain) felt it is asinine to put a power line 50 feet from ~vhere another one exists. He stated that he has requested Mr. Voss to put their lines on~ the poles already there and added that he would prefer the line go along Sunfish Lake ,Boulevard. Mr. Fountain pointed out that he is being visually encroached. Councilmemi~er Peterson stated that the Anoka Municipal Utility Company will be meeting with Anoka I~lectric Cooperative in April to try to accomplish what Mr. Fountain is talking about. Mr. Fountain/stated he felt he was getting an agreement to get him "off their backs". they can do this, that's great." Mayor Hardin asked Mr. Voss the likelihood of the joint use. "If Mr. Voss replied he didn't know. He explained that the existing line is a distribution line and also explained the common practice of under-building power lines. He added that they would work on this. Councilmember Zimmerman asked if anyone felt it would be advantageous for an informational:type meeting with the residents affected by this. Councilmember Peterson stated that this is basically on Waste Management property. Mr. Tom Gedde expressed a concern about time constraints. He mentioned being careful about interfering with the monitoring wells, etc2 Mr. Don Otter of Waste Management has indicated that lines can be installed along the west edge without disturbing those improvements. Mr. Gedde explained that if you follow this proposed alternate route, you get to AmCoi'. This alternate would go.south through the middle of that property. We City Council/March 14, 1995 Page 12 of 15 Z/