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officially mapped, it will allow the City to use specific funds to acquire the right of way. Beyond <br />that, there is no obligation to the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the State expects the City to purchase the right of way. <br /> <br />Mt'. Tinklenberg replied that the State does not expect the City to do so, that would be a decision <br />made by the City. If the property is officially mapped, then the State is made aware that if the <br />City does purchase right of way they would be buying the correct right of way for the future road; <br />therefore, the City would be eligible for reimbursement of the cost. Mr. Tinklenberg stated that it <br />is very important for the City to have the official mapping process in place to allow the City the <br />most available tools. <br /> <br />Councihnember Cook stated that he was in favor of the projects moving forward, but he also <br />understands the concerns of the property owners along the corridor. He inquired if there are steps <br />they can take to secure their property values because if the land is officially mapped it can limit <br />their use and decrease their property values. Is there a way to correct that or ensure them that <br />what the property is worth today will remain the same in five years. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg replied that that is a very important concern of the property owners. He <br />explained that what the official mapping process does is allows for a larger amount of tools to be <br />used to work with property owners. In some instances, it may be that a purchase is the best tool <br />or review of the zoning of the land. In other instances, it is important to recognize that the value <br />does not stop increasing because a road has been proposed. What this process does is that the <br />City is given the maximum number of tools to address those issues in an area where the <br />alignment will actually be. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman explained that the CMAQ grant application for the EIS will be for <br />the area fi'om Round Lake Boulevard to Highway #169. The second issue will be dealing with <br />national highway system funding for the environmental studies for the three interchanges because <br />in order to get into the funding cycle, the environmental study has to be completed. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg noted that they are looking at three levels of environmental studies. The first <br />one being an AUAR for the area that would need to be officially mapped, the second being an <br />EIS from Round Lake Boulevard through the City of Ramsey, and the environmental study for <br />each intersection (Sunfish Lake Boulevard, Ramsey Boulevard, and Armstrong Boulevard). <br /> <br />Jodi Ruhle, The Tinklenberg Group, noted that Anoka County will probably be the lead agency <br />on submitting the CMAQ grant application. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg noted that in order to apply for any construction funding they must first <br />complete the EIS. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired if the City will need to provide any additional funding to complete the <br />AUAR. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/April 8, 2003 <br /> Page 3 of 4 <br /> <br /> <br />