Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/24/2015

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Acting Mayor LeTourneau stated the discussion is how to mitigate access and safety issues for 45 homes, but this is not a gateway development that opens to additional neighborhoods. Community Development Director Gladhill stated there is potential for future connections but it would involve additional right -of -way access. He stated staff will raise that conversation with Anoka County. Acting Mayor LeTourneau indicated the consensus of the Council is to address the need for a larger corridor study with Anoka County and to move forward under premise it will be a closed access. Mayor Strommen assumed chairing the remainder of the Work Session. 2.03: Review Topics for Joint Meeting with Anoka City Council and Staff City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and stated the purpose of this case is to determine mutual interest agenda items for the April 13, 2015, joint meeting with the City of Anoka Council and staff. He presented possible topics of Highway 10 projects, King's Island/Mississippi River Trail; Development Updates; and, Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) issues. Councilmember Kuzma stated with regard to the LRRWMO, a discussion could relate to Anoka's plans for the Rum River dam. The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to include the following items on the April 13, 2015, joint meeting agenda: Highway 10 projects, King's Island/Mississippi River Trail; Development Updates; and, the Anoka's plans for the Rum River dam. 2.04: Review Community and Business Event Participation City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and stated the purpose of this case is to review the community and business events in which the Council and staff may wish to participate. It was noted the Discretionary Expenditures Policy requires the City Administrator to annually review upcoming events with the Council. In addition, this Policy states the Council will annually establish a maximum amount for community and business - relation expenses. City Administrator Ulrich reviewed a list of events anticipated for 2015 as follows: Anoka County Chamber Gala, Anoka/Ramsey Rotary Events, Achieve Services, Inc. Annual Dinner, Boy Scout Breakfast, Alexandra House Gala, Mayors' Prayer Breakfast, and Youth First Community of Promise Events. Golf events include: Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce, Anoka/Ramsey Rotary, Anoka Technical College, North Metro Chamber Golf Event, Mercy and Unity Hospitals, Ramsey Lions, North Metro Mayors' Association, Golfing for Groceries — Village Bank, and Youth First — Community of Promise. City Council Work Session / February 24, 2015 Page 8of10