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While state law does not require notification of the official map to property owners affected, City of Ramsey staff and policy leaders believe it is important to involve property owners and make them aware of this process well in advance. The Tinklenberg Group will continue to provide assistance in this regard to ensure accurate and consistent information is provided to you as a property owner, and is available to you as a resource for information. There have been no official actions taken at this time to move forward with official mapping. This information is being shared with property owners along the TH10 corridor as an update regarding findings of current studies and progress of planning activities. Upon completing the formal review process for the AUAR, recommendations will be presented to the City Council in November of this year. Property owners will continue to receive updates prior to any official actions being taken. Currently, the City of Ramsey approved a 6-month moratorium in the area north of TH10 between the city boundary with Anoka to the east, and Armstrong Boulevard to the west. This development moratorium was introduced at the July 8 council meeting and later adopted at the July 22 meeting. The moratorium officially went into effect August 25 for a six month period ending in February 2004. The moratorium prohibits only new or expanded development in this area; it does not preclude property owners from making improvements such as landscaping, paving or interior/exterior enhancements. The moratorium allows time for planning activities currently underway to be completed and is essentially a business decision on the part of the City to minimize the risk of approving development that could preclude future transportation improvements as a result of future increased right of way costs. City Council members and staff have expressed a strong desire not to extend the moratorium for more than six months and recognize the need to provide timely and accurate information to the public. The Tinklenberg Group is committed to ensuring this work is completed during the six months and is available to answer any questions property owners may have or to further explain these activities. It is important to note that the City of Ramsey has received tremendous support at the state, regional and local level to continue pursuing opportunities to advance projects in the THIO corridor. Representatives from organizations at these levels have been involved in this process and are in agreement that the current approach is in fact a step in the right direction. These activities have generated an awareness and further discussion among stakeholders and decision makers along the corridor as to how local communities can help make shod- and long-term improvements a reality in this fast growing corridor. If you have any questions or comments regarding these activities or would like additional information, please feel free to contact Mary Jo at the City of Ramsey at 763- 433-9820 and a representative from The Tinklenberg Group will get back to you as soon as possible.