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y r ' Mr. Kleve, with RTA and Mr. Burlij, RTA's Project Manager of Facilities, were present to address the request. Mr. Kleve said they had nothing to address other than moving forward with the project as they believe they have complied with requests of the Engineer. Mr. Bohlmann questioned why the city wouldn't want to leave the hammerhead as a public right-of- way.. Mr. O'Malley believed that the city was clear that RTA needs to request the county accept the hammerhead as part of the county road. However it seems that the county does not view the street as a county road. Mr. Bohlmann noted a number of roads within the city which are county roads but not maintained by the county. The street and hamnlerhead should be a public right-of-way if the city maintains them. He believed storm channels should be addressed before plats are approved. Mr. Lasko believed that the applicants were still working on the issues brought up. Mr. O'Malley advised that once the plat is recorded there is no guarantee that the remaining issues would be addressed however ther.e are timelines which need to be met so he believes they will do what is needed to move forward. Mr. Kleve said that the bid deadline is May 15, 2007 and the contractor should be ready to start by the first or second week of June. Discussion took place regarding the merits of dedication to the County or City versus easements. Mr. Bohlmann voiced a frustration with past practices and dealings with RTA. Councilman Orlowski asked if the haminerhead could accommodate a safety vehicle turning around. Mr. Collins said the proposed haminerhead met city requirements. Mr. Orlowski questioned why Kennedy Ridge road was used by commercial vehicles when removing trees from the site. He is concerned that RTA will continue to use Kennedy Ridge Road as its access road and further damage the street. Mr. Burlij said that they disclosed that Kennedy Ridge would be used until the hainmerhead was constructed and no further damage was caused by the trucks. During regular construction they will only use RTA land to access the site. Mr. Gannon, a neighbor, said the residents were told Kennedy Ridge would not be used at any time, but it is being used for access to and from the site. When the first park-n-ride was_constructed RTA installed mounds and sound walls now they are expanding and making no attempt to properly buffer the neighboring residents. RTA's plans to install small mounds and board on board fencing send a message that they no longer care about the city or how the neighboring residents are affected. Due to the massive clearing and minimal buffering proposed the abutting homes will be exposed to high winds from the west and suffer damage quickly. He also complained about recent property maintenance concerns. Mr. Kleve said that the sound barrier wall would be extended further north and only a small section of board on board fencing would be used along the storm water reservoir area and trees planted will be 8 to 10 foot high. Mr. Burlij said that the largest caliper plants available were purchased for the hammerhead and within two years they would provide sufficient buffering from weather and headlights. Mr. Lasko advised that the Commission already approved the development plan and sent it to Council. Issues not related to the plat would need to be addressed with Council. Mr. Burlij said he would address the residents' concerns. J. Lasko moved to approve the Lot Consolidation Plat for RTA of 5575 Great Northern Blvd which consolidates the end of Kennedy Ridge Road (0.6022 acre) north of the existing RTA Park-N-Ride to Permanent Parcel Numbers 236-13-006 (approximately 0.25 acre) and 236- 013-007 (approximately 0.79 acre). The consolidated area will be used to expand the Park-N- Ride and will be 1.5329 acres. Approval is based on the conditions that 1) the City Engineer's report describing the remaining procedure is to be fully completed and the dedication of the hammerhead is to be resolved prior to the vacation and lot consolidation plat being released 2