Minutes - Council Work Session - 05/14/2013

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Councilmember Riley asked if the City would update the model each year or hire Ehlers to do that. Ms. Kvilvang stated Ehlers typically provides that update, noting the TIF law is not easy to understand and no cities do their own TIF projections. Councilmember LeTourneau asked if this has been updated in the past. Ms. Kvilvang stated this District was created in 2010 and assumptions were made by previous staff members so this would be the first update and look at where the District will go in the future. Councilmember Kuzma stated support for this proposal. Councilmember Backous asked about the timing for the finished product. Ms. Kvilvang stated in the next 30 -60 days, Ehlers will have preliminary findings and then prepare the final report. She stated they can present TIF basics as the Council's schedule allows. Councilmember Backous stated his support for the proposal. Mayor Strommen stated the Strategic Plan includes receiving routine updates and to determine the City's future role in The COR and exit strategy. The consensus of the Council was to authorize staff to proceed with obtaining a proposal from Ehlers to conduct an analysis of TIF District 14 at a not -to- exceed cost of $5,000. 2.02: Presentation on New Signal System at the Intersection of CSAH 5 (Nowthen Boulevard) and Alpine Drive City Engineer Westby introduced the item and Curt Kobilarcsik. Curt Kobilarcsik, Anoka County Highway Project Manager, stated the new signal system at the intersection of Nowthen Boulevard and Alpine Drive will be the County's next project in Ramsey. He noted that Anoka County had applied for and received federal funding to install a signal system at this intersection. Mr. Kobilarcsik described the project elements, noting there will be a raised median due to the complexity of this skewed intersection to assure safety for the traveling public. He used a map to point out points of access at this intersection and indicated Anoka County will work with the property owners to better their situation by relocating points of access and increase safety for the intersection. He stated this is a high -speed intersection at 55 mph and Anoka County thinks this project will result in a safer intersection. He noted the location of old County Road 5 and stated they would like to close that access and end it in a cul- de -sac. It was noted an open house for area businesses and residents is planned for early June of 2013. Mr. Kobilarcsik stated they would present a Joint Powers Agreement, which is required as part of the federal funding, reach agreement on the design, cost component, and future City Council Work Session / May 14, 2013 Page 2 of 7