July 1, 2013 Regular Mtg - City of Anoka

June 17, 2013 (Regular)Page 26 of 32undeveloped property at all four quadrants of the Bunker Lake Boulevard/7thAvenue intersection, the study determined future traffic volumes and patternsutilizing the zoning of these undeveloped properties.Mr. Lee shared that on October 17, 2011the City Council adopted a resolutionapproving a Joint Powers Agreement for the reconstruction of County State AidHighway 116 (Bunker Lake Boulevard) from 7th Avenue to 38th Avenue. TheJoint Powers Agreement also established the location of future intersections alongCSAH 116 and CSAH 7. He said that in March the City received two proposals todevelopment the property north of CSAH 116 just west of the Anoka CountLibrary. In May of 2013, the City Council adopted an ordinance to sell thisproperty to Landmark Development of Anoka LLC.Mr. Lee said the proposed improvements include construction of the south looproad (41st Avenue) and the signalized intersection of this road with County StateAid Highway 116 (Bunker Lake Boulevard). The estimated project cost, based onthe letter report, is $1,400,000. Funding would be derived from two generalsources, the developer of Rum River Shores would contribute $253,000, and theremaining funds would be derived from other City sources including the City’sStreet Renewal Fund. Mr. Lee shared the project schedule, stating the projectshould be complete by August 29, 2014.Schmidt questioned the timing of this request. Mr. Cruikshank said this is notapproved by the developer yet and if the development does not happen we willnot proceed.Mr. Lee said if this request is approved it will bring us to a point but no awardwill be made unless a developer agreement is approved in July.Councilmember Weaver said the schedule is bids will be open in August so wewill have firm answers by then. Mr. Cruikshank said that is correct, adding thatMr. Lee is being proactive assuming this will tie with the County project.Councilmember Weaver asked if this action should be subject to development.Mr. Lee said there is no risk to the City other than costs of creating plans andspecs and that given that the intersection has to be at that location it won’t changeanything. He said they are trying to get the plans quickly so they can be tied withthe County project, similar to the East Main Street project.Mayor Rice said whether this or another developer begins the signal will be hereno matter what. Mr. Lee agreed, stating nothing will occur until August 19.Mr. Cruikshank confirmed that there is no risk to the City but that this is just atiming issue along with the south side loop road timing.47 of 360