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r Cohen asked from where the fuaoin-j for tne project wouxdcome. Gerhardson replied, "MNDOT will pay for a large portion of the project, bnt the City oi Orono will participate in the acquisition of riyht~of ~way, and a percentage of '_.ie trafi-ic signal cost." Cohen asked why right-of-way acquisition is necessary and what property would be acquired. Rylander explained that tnere has been discussion about extending the curb and gutter and storm sewer along the north side of the Highway 12. Gerhardson said, "That is correct. Acquisition will only occur on the north side ol Highway 12, because of the restriction on the south side in Long Lake. Tne acquisition is necessary because of the turn lanes and drainage control. Kelley asked if it would be necessary to take additional right“Of—way in front or Otten Brothers. Gerhardson stated that the additional right-of-way required for this project was included in the commercial development of the Otten property. He said, "It will be necessary to obtain additional right-of-way from Otten Brothers east to the Orono Shopping Center." Cohen asked condemnation. if the acquisition would b?State Mabusth said, "That is correct. However, due to the fact that Orono's population exceeds 5,000, the City must share in the costs." Bellows asked if the City of Long Lake would share in the acquisition costs. Gerhardson replied, "The City of Long Lake will only participate in the cost of traffic signals." Kelley asked if the safety improvement plans have been approved by the Long Lake and Orono City Councils. Gerhardson replied, "The City Councils for Long Lake and Orono have given preliminary approval. However, neither Council nas given final approval." Hanson asked Rylander to explain more specifically the improvements planned for Brown Road North. Rylander replied, "The road will be re-aligned to bo straight across from an existing commercial driveway. It will - 2 -