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The City held a workshop (on July 24, 2003) prior to publication of the Draft AUAR. The workshop was an informational forum where Ramsey shared their proposed action with TH 10 stakeholders before this documentation was finalized and published. Topics that were covered during the workshop included: · Discussion of how tools such as zoning and official mapping are appropriate actions at this time to help ensure the longer-term vision for TH 10, as well as furthering regional transportation goals; · Overview of right-of-way preservation tools, including official mapping; · Overview of the Right-of-Way Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) -see below for more information on this program; · Bus tour, visually demonstrating the need to address access along TH 10 in the study area; · Afternoon discussion on the following topics: Engineering and Traffic Planning and Social/Environmental Impacts Right-of-Way and Property Owners Public Process, Policies, and Funding Additional agency and public comment on this AUAR will be obtained during a 30-day comment period after notification in the Environmental Quality Board Monitor of the document's availability for review. Proposed Action - Identify and Preserve Future TH 10 Right-of-Way Based on consideration of the background and analyses above, the City of Ramsey, in partnership with Mn/DOT, Anoka County, and the Metropolitan Council proposes a proactive approach to identify and preserve future TH 10 right-of-way. While the City recognizes that there are many more steps needed to determine long-term TH 10 design decisions, it also supports the above-referenced access management guidelines and will support many interim, or shorter-term actions pointing toward a major upgrade of TH 10. Interim R(qht-of-Way Preservation Measures--lncludinq the Recommended Official Mapping, Current Moratorium, Zoning, and Access Management Interim right-of-way preservation measures may include access management, developer agreements, tax abatements, rezoning, moratoria, or official maps to protect lands. Such tools can allow business owners to continue operation for a time and provide temporary assurances, without an ironclad commitment to go forward. These measures require minimal direct cash outlays, although they show intent and are often steps toward property acquisition. Official Map Recommendation-- Based on the analyses above, current conditions, and the need for sound land use and transportation planning, the City of Ramsey ultimately recommends the establishment of an official map along TH 10. The land area RAMSEY TH 10 CORRIDOR AUAR 7