02 - Turn Back Memorandum of Agreement

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ROADWAY TURN BACK MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN CROW WING COUNTY AND THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES This Agreement is made and entered into this day of June 16, 2015, by and between the County of Crow Wing, a political subdivision of the State of Minnesota, 326 Laurel Street, Brainerd, Minnesota, 56401, hereafter referred to as "County", and the City of Pequot Lakes,4638 County Road 11, Pequot Lakes, Minnesota 56472, hereafter referred to as "City". The purpose of this agreement is to document the background and results of recent turn back negotiations conducted by the County and the City. Recording a tentative agreement outlining monetary obligations will allow both parties to proceed with confidence as the formal turn back agreement is drafted. RECITALS 1. The Minnesota Department of Transportation(MnDOT)has determined that it is necessary to construct a 4-lane expansion of Trunk Highway(TH) 371 from Nisswa to Jenkins. 2. The 4-lane expansion includes a bypass of the City and the construction of a diamond interchange within the City's corporate limits. 3. After completion of the bypass, MnDOT will relinquish jurisdiction of the portion of existing TH 371 that lies within the City between County Road (CR) 107/168 and County State Aid Highway(CSAH) 17. 4. The County has tentatively agreed to accept the TH 371 roadway segment from MnDOT in exchange for$4,200,000. 5. The County has requested that the City accept the TH 371 roadway segment as a turn back from the County for the same amount. 6. The County has also requested the City to accept jurisdiction of all portions of CSAH 11 and CR 112 located west of the future TH 371 bypass. 7. The County cost participation policy stipulates City cost sharing for interchanges, but does not designate specific percentages. 8. The City's cost obligation for the interchange is a key consideration when determining acceptance of the proposed turn back segments from the County. 9. The County and City have come to a tentative agreement on the momentary obligation of both parties regarding the proposed roadway turn backs and interchange. 10. A formal turn back agreement will be presented to the full County Board and City Council for final consideration. The future document will include more detail regarding timing of jurisdictional changes and payments, environmental clearances and other considerations.