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Informational; no action required. 7.02: Consider Adopting Ordinance #14 -04 Amending City Code to Establish Minimum Standards for Alternative Energy Systems City Planner Chris Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation of staff, the Planning Commission, and the Environmental Policy Board to adopt Ordinance #14 -04 with revisions related to ground solar energy systems in residential districts related to setbacks, height, and glare. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and Adopt Ordinance #14-04 Amending City Code Section 117 - 430 Establishing Minimum Standards. for Alternative Energy Systems. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Tossey aye Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Backous aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Councilmember LeTourneau aye Councilmember Johns absent Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. 7.03: Consider Adopting Resolution #14 -05 -096 Advancing the Alternatives Analysis, Engineering Design and Funding Plan for the Mississippi Skyway, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Bridge Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Mark Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt a resolution advancing designs for the Mississippi Skyway with a not- to- exceed amount of $100,000 for engineering design services, which will be funded by the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) grant. An 8- person panel, given the task of researching consulting/engineering companies, unanimously recommended SRF and Kimley -Horn for engineering and design services for the skyway. They have worked with the City of Ramsey on the skyway connected to the transportation transit station and other projects. They have worked with many other cities and are well versed in pedestrian transportation projects. John Atkinson, National Park Service Acting Superintendent of the Mississippi River Recreational Area, presented a check in the amount of $490,000 from the Alternative Transportation Fund to the City of Ramsey and expressed gratitude for their work on striving toward a connected community. City Council / May 27, 2014 Page 6 of 10