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Terry Hendriksen, 15631 Ramsey Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, stated that the Planning Commission chose the alignment shown in #7 (westerly alignment) to avoid a "T" intersection and the traffic congestion. Chairperson Wagner stated that everything is centering on what bridge alignment we would prefer because it would change some of the land use. The County already has possession of the right-of-way for the eastern alignment. The City will have a fair amount of development. He stated he agrees with the consultants, the road should be in a more easterly position of the City and stated that he is still very much in favor of the easterly alignment. Commissioner McGhee stated that the easterly alignment would only require 10 acres of land to be acquired for the right-of-way as opposed to 26 acres for the westerly alignment. Commissioner Ullen stated that the easterly alignment costs only $398,000 as opposed to $1 million and that is a significant difference. She added that the City has hired professional consultants for their opinion and she felt the Commission should take their recommendations. Commissioner McGhee commented that if the Cities of Dayton and Ramsey reach an agreement on the alignment, it will be easier to deal with MnDOT. Chairperson Wagner reiterated that the City of Dayton does not have a position and suggested that Ramsey has to make a decision based on what is best for the City of Ramsey. Commissioner Kent stated that it appears the Economic Development Commission would prefer the easterly alignment but as far as land uses, both plans are very similar. He felt there is no reason both alternatives couldn't be submitted to the City Council. Commissioner Ullen stated that the bridge could impact residential development. If the Economic Development Commission recommends this area as residential, then the impact to that property value has to be looked at also. Commissioner Kent reiterated that the Commission could actually recommend that the Planning Commission and the City Council look at both alternatives. Commissioner Ullen stated that the reasons for choosing the alternative should be documented. Commissioner Stafki stated that no one seems to be interested in backing the westerly alignment. Commissioner Kent suggested that the easterly alternative is a more logical choice and agreed that the reasons for choice should be documented. Chairperson Wagner inquired if it was a consensus that the Commission recommend that easterly alignment and added that it appears to be pretty much the same alignment the Commission agreed upon at the last meeting. Motion by Commissioner Stafki and seconded by Commissioner Ullen to present the alignment shown in Figure 7B (easterly alignment) as the unanimous decision. Economic Development Commission/October 20, 1994 Page 5 of 7