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Community Development Director Gladhill stated this will become the vision of Highway 10 and he thinks there will be resistance to adding Highway 10 capacity in this location. He stated Village Bank has been very accommodating of this process even while they have submitted a project application. Councilmember Backous stated a third alternative is to not select either one. He stated this request came forward because of a residential development request. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #14-07- 147 Requesting Removal of the Southerly Alignment of Riverdale Drive Extension East of Tungsten Street from the Trunk Highway 10 Access Planning Study, contingent upon discussions and coordination with the City of Anoka. Further discussion: Councilmember Backous stated he is not comfortable with either alternative until more information is gained from Lano Equipment and Mn/DOT. Mayor Strommen noted the resolution is contingent upon additional discussions with the City of Anoka. She stated the discussions can continue and Councilmember Backous stated he does not want to make a decision that results in favoring one business for future development while also negatively impacting one long-time Ramsey business. Mayor Strommen stated for her, the consideration is how to meet Highway 10 safety goals, the most effective land use, land use goals, and needs of the City of Ramsey, not a particular business. Councilmember Johns stated her support for the motion, noting the uncertainty of not making a decision also impacts the businesses. She felt the motion on the floor would provide certainty to those businesses so they can move forward with their long-term plans. Mayor Strommen invited Planning Commissioners to make comment. Planning Commissioner Gary VanScoy stated his concern with the backage road alignment was routing traffic through a residential area in addition to routing that traffic into the businesses. He stated he sees advantages and disadvantages with both that a decision is needed so this matter can move forward and stated his preference is the frontage road. Planning Commission Chair Gary Levine stated this decision has been under consideration for a long time and it is important to now make a decision and move forward. He noted once that occurs, the City can determine who needs help and how that can be addressed. Mayor Strommen thanked the Planning Commission for its deliberation, recommendation, and to those in attendance tonight. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Johns, and Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmember Backous. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. Planning Commission: August 7, 2014 5.06: Public Hearing: Consider Recommendation and Approvals related to Ridgepointe, a Major Subdivision; Case of Village Bank 5.06.1: Resolution #14-07-134 Adopting Findings of Fact #0930 Related to a Request for a Variance to Maximum Cul-de-Sac Length 5.06.2: Resolution #14-07-135 Granting a Variance to Maximum Cul-de-Sac Length 5.06.3: Resolution #14-07-136 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat Public Hearing Chairperson Levine called the public hearing to order at 8:54 p.m.