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Further discussion: Councilmember Riley stated he had previously asked "why now" and "why <br />this amount" and since then determined that "why now" is because there is currently a lot of <br />momentum for the Armstrong interchange project so he intended to support the motion. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau stated that while he agrees with the need for the purchase and price, <br />he does not think the property needs to be purchased now. He preferred the City receive <br />confirmation of the overpass funding prior to this purchase, noting if not received in the next <br />three months, it may be ten years before the project occurs. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, Riley, and <br />Tossey. Voting No: Councilmembers LeTourneau and Kuzma. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. <br />City Administrator Ulrich and Councilmember Tossey reported on the City's continued effort to <br />lobby for Armstrong Boulevard interchange funding. <br />Councilmember Riley referenced a StarTribune article indicating Ramsey housing starts are up <br />and foreclosures are down. <br />Councilmember Elvig advised that the Metropolitan Council's Land Use Advisory Committee <br />passed on a recommendation that fresh water become a regional issue as opposed to a local issue. <br />Should the Metropolitan Council take up that recommendation, the City may qualify for funding <br />of its $20 million freshwater treatment plant. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:39 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />Kurds G. Ulrich <br />City Administrator <br />City Council / February 26, 2013 <br />Page 9 of 10 <br />