Agenda - Council - 01/27/2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

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movement. Staff will be meeting with Anoka MnDOT maintenance station to discuss whether it would be possible for their maintenance crew to make the addition. Motion to direct Staff to continue discussion with MnDOT to improve the intersection of T.H. #47 and 157th Lane and if MnDOT is not willing to pay to expand the roadway the Committee recommended that the City pay for that cost. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee. Case #4 Update on Park N Ride Facility Background: Last month a discussion was held regarding the vision of the parking structures within the Town Center and how that related to the Park and Ride facility that the City is considering. On December 12, 2003 Staff held a meeting with a consultant that specializes in conversion of Park and Rides to parking structure for multiple uses. Mr. Jim Lasher with LSA Design was recommended to the City from Anoka County Highway Department. A presentation from Mr. Lasher was given at the meeting outlining his expertise in this area and a motion was made to recommend that the City Council authorize the hiring of Jim Lasher from LSA Design to determine the ultimate use of the Park and Ride facility for a not to exceed amount of $35,000 and to authorize Staff to prepare a reimbursement resolution. Action: Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and pass the attached reimbursement resolution. Case #5 Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plans Update Background: Last summer, City Council directed Staff to hire Bolten and Menk to revise our Comprehensive Sewer and Water Plans. Mr. Bob Brown, Bolten & Menk was present to explain the City's water system. Mr. Brown reviewed the proposed location of the three new wells noting that no additional wells can be developed until potential regional impacts of continued use of wells on the aquifer are addressed. The City will be required to monitor the impact on local aquifers as well as assess viability of surface water supply. Staff also presented the progress that has been made with the update to the 1991 Comprehensive Sewer Plan. Many discussion have been held with the Metropolitan Council regarding capacity issued and explained the process that we intend on pursuing to acquire more allocated capacity from the Metropolitan Council. Action: No action necessary.