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.1 . e .< MINUTES OF COUNCIL WORKSESSION OF 5/18/93 PAGE lWO There has been comment of misunderstandings through the DNR. Probst was directed to send a letter to Commissioner Sando to clear up any misunderstandings relating to intent. Review of Ramsev County Proposal of Road Turnbacks. City Engineer Terry Maurer presented the preliminary proposal from Ramsey County relating to the road tumbacks. Old Snelling would be seal coated and Lake Johanna Blvd would have State Aid Improvements. Council agrees that Maurer research what monies would be available for Stowe Avenue and County Road F for improvements. Council discussed taking County Rd F (between Lexington and Hamline Avenue) and take Lake Johanna Blvd and Old Snelling, Maurer suggests that Council direct him to make a structural site visit at the bridge area over Snelling Avenue, This bridge area was rated #56 in 1993. Council directed City Engineer to research what monies would be available for improvements on County Road F which would include checking with the Mounds View High School, (School District #621) and study the need for bridge work over Snelling Avenue, and comparing to consider a north-south turn back. Mr. Chapman requested that his concerns be heard relating to issues in the area being addressed at this time. He referred to his letter of May 17 which was included in the packets for this evening. Mr. Chapman states his work experience in the area of a Planning Consultant and after researching the Old Snelling area, suggested that the logical width for this area is 80 feet of right of way, He believes the area is currently too wide and it should be reduced when the City receives it back. Mr. Chapman suggests to leave the NE portion as is and don't touch the lower end of the area until the bridge area is addressed. Councilmember Hicks stated he would like to hear from affected residents. Hicks comments issues that would need addressing include whether the land would be given back to the residents or if it would be sold. Councilmember Probst indicated a trail improvement option should be considered. City Engineer Maurer agrees that a 80 foot ROW is sufficient for this area, but the area would need to be checked for easements. Council directed City Engineer Maurer to research the issues addressed above with the City Planner and report back to Council at a later worksession. Mr. Chapman asked to be included in the discussions. Everest Group. Revised Concept Plan of Development of Gatewav Business District. Tim Nelson, Bill Franke and Jeff Nielsen presented their proposal at this time. Mr. Nelson presented an overview of the Concept Plan showing the vision of the "Corporate Headquarters" preserving the best 12 acres for this location. The Plan is for a three (3) story Corporate structure, underground parking with a mix of office and non office use. There is approximately 70 acres with II acres for road ROW, 31.25 for open space, leaving a net of 59 acres, The proposal uses brick and glass exterior and possibly masonry block on backwall. Council indicated that a trail system possibly reaching Long Lake Regional Park and/or Round Lake maybe a future consideration.