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Mayor Strommen stated that the City has struggled with this issue since the properties were purchased and a balance needs to be found and applied consistently across the corridor. She stated that she would like to apply those goals uniformly, noting that additional screening could hinder and cause additional work for the highway construction. She stated that if the policy were in place the issue could have been considered under the policy. Steve Jung, owner of M & G Trailer Sales at 7575 Highway 10, stated that he has been speaking with staff about the items mentioned tonight for the past two years when the original lease was discussed. He stated that as a business owner on the corridor it is a very unsettling position to be in with the highway discussions. He noted that he began with a business that was failing and has turned that around dramatically. He stated that they are looking at moving to a new site but would like to expand to the vacant property adjacent to this property in the meantime to support his growing business. He stated that there would not be any increase in access points, they would simply have additional room for the merchandise and activity on their site. Mayor Strommen appreciated the input of the business owner but noted that this is not the only business property along Highway 10. She stated that there are a number of issues that need to be addressed and asked that staff develop a draft policy that could address the issues, using the M & G property as a case example. She apologized to Mr. Jung as his business was simply the first to come forward noting that she believed that this could be resolved relatively quickly. Councilmember Williams stated that she is in favor of having the discussion provided that the opportunity for the business to expand is not lost. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to direct staff to further develop a policy and invite M & G Trailer Sales to bring forward a lease amendment application in parallel. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.04: Consider Adopting Resolution #15-08-212 Approving Memorandum of Agreement for Ramsey Town Center Public Works Improvement City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to Adopt Resolution #15- 08-212 approving the Memorandum of Agreement for Ramsey Town Center Public Works Improvements. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #15-08-212 Approving a Memorandum of Agreement between Anoka County and the City of Ramsey for Public Works Improvements Related to the Ramsey Town Center Development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. City Council / August 25, 2015 Page 8 of 14