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<br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he understands the recommendation of increasing the square <br />footage, but doesn't understand why the City would allow another building. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller reiterated that currently these small structures do not <br />count toward the total amount, so staff felt if they were counted, that one more structure could be <br />allowed. She stated that the idea is to encourage people to get rid of the smaller structures and <br />have larger, permanent structures. She stated that, however, if people have smaller lots, they <br />didn't want to prohibit these types of structures, so there is a place to store kid's bikes and toys. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen asked if staff had considered increasing the square footage, but not <br />adding an additional structure. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that staff would be fine with this, if it is what <br />the Council would like. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Dehen, seconded by Councilmember Look, to amend the proposed <br />ordinance to increase the allowable square footage of accessory buildings by 200 sq. ft., but not <br />increase the number allowable buildings. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Dehen, Look, Jeffrey, Olson, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Look, to introduce Ordinance <br />#08-XX to amend Section 9.11.04 (Accessory Structures) of the Ramsey City Code, as <br />amended. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Look, Dehen, Olson, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. <br /> <br />Case #10: <br /> <br />Update on Improvement Project #08-27 _167th Avenue NW Realignment <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated that staff was directed to prepare plans and specifications <br />for the realignment of 16ih Avenue NW in April 2008. He stated that there were thoughts to <br />expand the project to take out some sharp curves in the road along 166th Avenue NW. He stated <br />that this expansion would impact the property at 7131-166th Avenue, but the property owner does <br />not support this because it would impact his front yard and driveway area. He stated that he has <br />had a conversation with the property owner at 7131-166th Avenue and rather than just the City <br />acquiring a portion of this lot for this realignment, he would prefer if the City would acquire his <br />whole parcel. He stated that staff has 3 options for the Council to consider: Stay with the <br />proposed alignment and work with impacted property owners for acquisition; Revert back to <br />preliminary design; or Go back to the original segment one boundaries and stop the project at <br />Limonite Street. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec asked if the realignment could be shifted to go through the wetland. He stated <br />that this area has been looked at for years and he would like to do this the right way. He stated <br /> <br />City Council / June 24, 2008 <br />Page 14 of17 <br />