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Case #2: Consider Proposal to Update Comprehensive Water Study This case was removed from the agenda. Case #3: Authorize Updating of Appraisals for Properties Associated with the 153/155 Avenue Project City Engineer Jankowski stated that at a previous Road and Bridge Committee meeting, we took action to begin to acquire property associated with the 153/155 Avenue project. Estimates or fee title for property needed to be obtained from eight parcels. He presented the right-of-way plan for this project. In February 1996, appraisals were completed for six of these eight properties. Two additional properties have takings, which are deemed to be minor, and did not require appraisals. Recently, the Road and Bridge Committee was approached by one of these property owners who wished to have the property acquired by the City. The Council directed that staff proceed to negotiate for all the needed right-of-way for this project. Since the appraisals are nearly three years old, an update of these appraisals should be made before approaching property owners. The City has contacted BCL Appraisals, the firm that prepared the original appraisal for cost on updating them. This cost has been estimated to be $3,500. Discussion ensued around the map showing the properties. Four in forty densities was talked about as well as limiting multiple housing and where the multiple housing might be located. Mr. Jankowski referred to the property acquisitions again and reiterated that the appraisals need to be updated. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to recommend Council authorize staff to update the appraisals associated with 153/155 Avenue project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: Public Works Issues to be Discussed with City of Anoka City Engineer Jankowski reported that a meeting between staffs of the cities of Ramsey and Anoka has been set for tomorrow. The issues staff feels needs to be addressed are as follows: the signalization of C.R. #116 and Dysprosium/Thurston intersection, including the concept of advancing funding to the County to expedite the improvement; the improvement of C.R. #116 from T.H. #47 to C.R. #57 from two to four lane (Discussion should also include access control.); address communication from Anoka regarding a proposal for a drainage outlet from Ramsey Business Park 95; and address communication from Anoka which precludes the connection of McKinley Street between Anoka Enterprise Park and Ramsey Business Park 95. Road and Bridge Committee/October 20, 1998 Page 3 of 5