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<br />John Enstrom, 8702 - 181st Avenue, requested the Council withdraw Agenda Item 15. 4), <br />Consider Establishing Topsoil Requirements in New Subdivision. He stated he would like to <br />present information for the Council's consideration prior to it being considered for approval. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich pointed out this is a Consent Agenda item. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller stated if approved, the item would be referred to the <br />Planning Commission for review of an ordinance so it will come back to the Council for <br />consideration. She stated this process will provide ample opportunity to discuss Mr. Enstrom's <br />concerns. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer explained the recommendation is to develop an ordinance for <br />topsoil and it will be discussed by the Planning Commission. <br /> <br />Frank Yamoutpour, Sunfish Express, stated he received notice from the railroad that they will <br />shut down the road for a month at least. He stated it was his understanding the road would <br />remain open to local traffic but now it will be closed. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained they are working on the railroad tracks so the road had to be shut down <br />for several weeks but that decision is by the railroad, and Anoka County, as the lead agency, sent <br />out the notice. <br /> <br />Mr. Yamoutpour stated he talked with them yesterday and they said the road would be closed for <br />six to seven weeks. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated staff will research the issues and contact Mr. Yamoutpour this week. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen pointed out that other businesses may also be affected and asked staff <br />to notify all of them of the information. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated he does not know what the schedule of construction will be but it <br />seems elemental to have that communication with Ramsey City officials as well as business <br />owners. He asked to receive this information so he can answer such questions, if asked. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look stated if the railroad is changing terms at this point by closing the road for <br />six to seven weeks, that may not have been the intent of the Council when it was approved. If <br />that's the case, he suggested the City may want to send a strong message that the City does not <br />support a closure for that long. <br /> <br />APPROVE AGENDA <br /> <br />Councilmember Look requested to remove Consent Agenda Item #9. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen requested to remove Consent Agenda Item # 11. <br /> <br />City Council / August 12, 2008 <br />Page 7 of 26 <br />