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Mike Gaffron <br />March 19, 1997 <br />Page 2 <br />Regarding the overall proposal, there are traffic-related issues to be resolved. <br />First, if the city is contemplating improvements at any of the intersections <br />(Tamarack, Hunter, Spring Hill east/west), additional right of way dedication <br />will likely be necessary. This need might be satisfied via easements for roadway <br />purposes, as well as utilities, drainage, and trails. Any roadway improvements <br />would not be the county’s responsibility since they would be development driven. <br />Secondly, the existing conference center oriveway does not provide adequate sight <br />distance. Hennepin County hereby strongly recommends for safety reasons the <br />closure and removal of all current field entrances and driveways abutting the <br />site on CSAH 6 and that all access be via city streets. The field entrance <br />immediately east of Tamarack is especially troublesome; it worsens an already <br />poor situation. <br />Finally, since activity within the right of way, other than the culvert, will <br />require county permits, close cooperation among the city, the developer, and the <br />county will be necessary. <br />Again, thank you for this timely opportunity to give our viewpoints as a guide in <br />the continuing development of the proposed facility. Please feel free to call <br />Bruce Polaczyk at 930-2523 with further questions or discussion regarding <br />agreements, or culvert details. <br />Sincerely, <br />Thomas D. Johnson, P.E. <br />Transportation Planning Engineer <br />cc: Greg Gappa, City of Orono <br />Jim Grube, Hennepin County <br />Ted Hoffman, Hennepin County <br />Bruce Polaczyk, Hennepin County