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COiiMrii HiiPFTING FEB 9 2004 ciry OF orono RECEIVED CITY OF LONG LAKE January 23,2004 JAN ^ ; 2004 CnVOF ORONO Mayor Barbara Peterson 2750 Kelley Parkway P.O. Box 66 Crystal Bay, MN 55323 Dear Mayor Peterson: As you know, the turnback of TH-I2 to Hennepin County is scheduled to occur sometime in 2006 or 2007 in conjunction with the completion of new TH-12. The potential impacts of this turnback, both positive and negative, will greatly impact the cities of Long Lake and Orono. The design of the roadway, as well as the location and operation of individual accesses and intersections, is likely to have a major influence on future development within this corridor. Based on discussions among and between the respective staff members and City Councils of Orono and Long Lake, it has become evident that a more formal, cooperative approach to address tliese turnback issues is necessary and should begin in the very near future. Therefore, the Long Lake City Council would like to propose a joint comminee comprised of Council and staff (including Long Lake’s engineering consultant. SEH) representatives from the cities of Orono and Long Lake which would be charged with: 1. Discussing the issues related to the turnback of TH-12. 2. Clarifying city (botli Long Lake and Orono) expectations, priorities and needs. 3. Soliciting input from residents, the business community and property owners. 4. Working closely with Hennepin County and MnDOT to develop and implement an acceptable turnback plan. ‘ A study group directed by Hennepin County has previously developed a preliminary concept plan for the roadway. The TH-12 Turnback Committee may wish to invite Hennepin County suff- to the commince ’s first meeting or to a subsequent meeting - to present this concept plan as a starting point for discussion. In any case, the committee will want to work closely with County staff throughout this process. Any and all suggestions by the Orono City Council and'or staff w ith regard to the composition and responsibilities of the committee are of course welcome. The Long Lake City Council has asked staff to w ork w ith Orono staff in scheduling the first meeting of the TH-12 Turnback Committee as soon as practical. W'e look forw ard to tliis partnership and to the prospect of creating a common vision for the TH-12 corridor. Sinccrel frlnet L. Schaefer Mayor Long Lake. Minnesota Cc: Orono City Council Ron Moorsc. Orono City Administrator I