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work with the City on the access issues associated with the undeveloped parcels relative to the STP project. Councilmember Zimmerman thought that MnDOT has said that the 142nd and T.H. #47 intersection did not warrant signalization. Mr. Jankowski responded that this was again repeated at the meeting. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired when the consultant study was done in this regard. Mr. Jankowski stated that it was done in the fall of 1995, completed and adopted in August 1996. Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired when negotiating was done with the State to which Mr. Jankowski replied "right after that" (August, 1996). Councilmember Haas Steffen stated she became very angry at the meeting. In 1993, the Ramsey City Council passed a motion giving Rick Foster and Art Raudio access on 143rd when the site and elevation was passed. The City went to the State and "gave away the store" with regard to access. The State is saying no to any accesses. Councilmember Haas Steffen reported she is not interested in Cobalt and 149th. She is not about to give up one access on T.H. #47. We will be without a way to let people out on that highway if the State has its way. The taking on 143rd will cost the City. She stated that the City did the study. She wanted to know why Mr. Raudio was told he could have access when the State says they will allow no accesses. This project is not going anywhere unless the City agrees to no access. If we agree to this, we will have to buy back some of the most expensive right-of-way. She stated that no one told her that the City had given the access away and reiterated that the City had promised Mr. Raudio access. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that the City does not have any authority to deny access to a State road. Councilmember Haas Steffen argued that the City does not have any authority to promise access either. The City promised Mr. Raudio access. Now look at C.R. #5 and T.H. #47. The plan is for a raised median - you cannot get a right in or a right out. She inquired why no one told her the State would not agree to any accesses. Mr. Jankowski asked if Mr. Raudio was denied access by the State. Councilmember Haas Steffen felt that is not the point - the point is that the City gave away access on T.H. #47, but a motion was made by the Council that Mr. Raudio would get access from 143rd. Mr. Jankowski responded that there will be access at Xkimo. When County Road #5 is relocated and T.H. #47 is safe to fix - we agreed to discuss 143rd at a future date. Mayor Garnet stated that the State is holding firm. Road and Bridge Committee/December 16, 1997 Page 2 of 8