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Assistant City Engineer Jankowski explained that staff did not do full feasibility reports on all options but that information will be part of the public hearing. Councilmember Look clarified with MnDOT the understanding that the direction Ramsey is pursuing would commit over one -half a million dollars to reconstruct Dysprosium Street and if their plans are not changed to discourage Dysprosium Street traffic, $673,000 needs to be compensated back to the City. Wayne Norris, MnDOT Area Manager, stated in talking with MnDOT and Anoka County staff, TH 47 is not high on their priority list. He stated he did not see MnDOT tearing up Dysprosium Street. Councilmember Elvig stated this is the same discussion held at the Public Works Committee meeting. He stated he is disappointed to hear that TH 47 is not high on the radar because Ramsey has worked to get something accomplished, including lobbying the City's legislators. He stated he would like to "turn up the heat" because TH 47 it is not travelable and the lack of good transportation routes hurts the City's demographics and reduces property values. Councilmember Elvig stated he wants it as high on MnDOT's radar as possible, noting that federal money is available but the State cannot find the matching dollars. Mr. Norris stated he had met with Representative Abeler, brought up the issue of TH 47, and would also bring the issue back to the DOT. He added that he has had some success with finding funding sources. Councilmember Dehen explained it is not that Ramsey does not want TH 47 improved, all want that, but the issue is that if traffic will be rerouted, Ramsey does not want to spend more money than necessary on Dysprosium Street. City Engineer Himmer noted that because the Lord of Life parcel fronts on a County road and State highway, both MnDOT and Anoka County will make comment on the roadway and points of access. Council consensus was reached to support a full reconstruct of Dysprosium Street and direct staff to schedule a public hearing on March 9, 2010. 3) Request to Waive Administrative Hearing Fee for an Appeal of a Zoning Violation at the Property Generally Located at 6203 Rivlyn Avenue NW Environmental Coordinator Anderson reviewed staff's report. City Administrator Ulrich advised there is no provision in the City's ordinance to waive fees. Because this consideration would establish a precedence, staff recommends not waiving the fee. Councilmember Look stated he does not support waiving the fee, noting if the applicant is successful on appeal, it would be refunded. City Council Work Session / February 9, 2010 Page 5 of 7