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1. <br />iL <br />Citizen ’s Committee Minutes <br />November 13, 1990 <br />Page 2 <br />employment forecasts, which is then used to generate traffic. The model distributes zone-to- <br />zone traffic movements, then assigns traffic to a network. The model assumes that almost <br />all motorists will gravitate to the shortest time path. <br />As a result of the forecast, if the transponation need in 2010 is not satisfied, then the <br />alternative under consideration will be dropped - "^xcept the "No-Build” Alternative. The <br />environmental impacts of remaining alternatives wiil then be studied in the EIS.) <br />Current (1988) traffic counts were distributed to the Committee. <br />In Other Business, Hay informed the Committee that Wa\'zata representatives have been <br />added to the three committees. <br />Comments from the Audience were then received and responded to by Hay and Dallam: <br />Q: Who will fund the highway? <br />A: Federal and state taxes (gas and motor vehicle e.xcise taxes). <br />Q: <br />A: <br />What is the construction priority for this project? <br />Even though the project is 8-10 years away from being co.nstructed, it is a very high <br />priority for Mn/DOT (second highest in its 20 year plan). <br />Q: <br />A: <br />What happens to property owners on or near the alternatives? <br />If the alternative survives the screening process, and alignment shifts are not possible, <br />then the property may be acquired for right-of-way. <br />Q: <br />A: <br />What happens to land values near an alternative? <br />It varies; some becomes less valuable, others become more valuable, depending on <br />the importance of accessibility to the property, (and the degree of unmitigated noise <br />and visual impacts). <br />Q: <br />A: <br />Will a (buyout) consider home improvements? <br />Yes, fair market value is paid for an acquired property, including recent <br />improvements. <br />Q: <br />A: <br />When is fair market value assigned? <br />Payment is made before the roadway is constructed, at the time roadway right-of-way <br />is acquired. <br />Q: <br />A: <br />Who makes the decision on the roadway? <br />The State Commissioner of Transponation. based on staff recommendation. The <br />Commissioner usually will not select an alternative that is opposed by a participating <br />municipality.