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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Wise, Backous, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. 7.03: Consider Development Agreement for Makowsky Family Farm, LLC Metes and Bounds Subdivision at 7040 173 Lane NW; Case of Makowsky Family Farm, LLC Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Wise, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to approve the Development Agreement with Makowsky Family Farm,. LLC, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to legal form. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Wise, McGlone, Backous, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Councilmember Elvig. 7.04: Introduce Ordinance(s) to Expand Recreational Vehicle Use in the City of Ramsey Police Chief Way reviewed the staff report. City Attorney Goodrich advised that when presented for adoption, the ordinance will be drafted in a different format but the content will be unchanged. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to introduce the Ordinance to Amend Chapter 54 of the Ramsey City Code, which Chapter is known as the Traffic and Vehicle Chapter of the Ramsey, Minnesota, City Code — An Ordinance Amending Article IV, Sections 96 -102 Recreational Vehicles — All Terrain Vehicles. Further discussion: Councilmember Strommen stated she understands the desire to use ATVs to gain access to more rural environments; however, she is concerned with allowing ATVs on City streets in more urban areas because it could create enforcement issues, conflicts with larger vehicles, and accidents. She noted Minnesota Statute 169 addresses regulations for on -road vehicles while Statute 84 addresses regulations for off -road vehicles, and asked which Statute would regulate the use of ATVs, an off -road vehicle on City streets. Police Chief Way advised that Statute 169 would regulate ATVs that receive a City permit under this ordinance and require the same equipment as motorcycles (helmet, signals, headlights, driver's license, insurance). The ATV would be granted an area in which to drive (a lane of traffic) and if found in violation, a citation would be issued. Police Chief Way stated a City permit would be required and the City would issue a decal /sticker to affix to the ATV. Those making application would be provided with a copy of the Statute and educational handouts advising of the requirements /regulations. Police Chief Way indicated those details will be worked out prior to the Council considering adoption. Councilmember Strommen stated her intention to vote against the motion due to concerns she had expressed in addition to the potential that non - Ramsey drivers of larger vehicles may not be familiar with ATVs using City streets, creating additional potential for conflict and traffic accidents. The Council discussed the ordinance and a majority voiced support since those holding a driver's license have been educated on driving regulations City Council / May 8, 2012 Page 5 of 8