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Mr. Kiel explained he learned of the parking lot plans from the business agent of the previous owner of the land. John Tersteeg, 6263 Rivlyn Avenue NW, stated the City of Ramsey will be responding with emergency vehicles. There is no means of a sidewalk and nowhere for people from the treatment' center to go. This could become an issue with Highway 10. Mayor Strommen stated she appreciates that this is a difficult situation, and these comments will be shared with the Anoka City Council. She asked Council if there were any changes or suggestions to add to the response to the City of Anoka. Councilmember Shryock stated she would like to expand the discussion on pedestrian availability along Highway 10. She noted she sees a lot of people walking to and from the current facility, and walking downtown. She questioned whether they will be able to go to dinner, or get what they need in the new location. There will be a lot of people around Highway 10, which could exacerbate the issues along the highway in that area. Councilmember Kuzma stated he would like to see some kind of screening or berms added on the back of the townhomes to aid in privacy Councilmember Riley stated there was language in the JPA to include a buffer of at least 6 feet to screen from the residential area. He asked that the word "simply" be used less in the document. He said he wanted to let the City of Anoka know that this affects Ramsey residents more so than Anoka residents. He suggested using words such as "spirit of communication" and "being a good citizen". He asked that language be included noting this project seems to be on the fast track, and he would like to see it slow down and be done right. He noted that none of the items he is suggesting would get in the way of the Anoka Council making their decision. He would prefer the pace be slowed down. Mayor Strommen suggested including information that the Council held a meeting and took comments and letters regarding this issue, as context of why they are being added to the information already being forwarded. She said the amount of time the residents of Ramsey had to take in the information and weigh in on it was very short. Councilmember Williams added that this Council suggested the City of Anoka take the comments being forwarded seriously. Mr. Kiel noted fencing and berming was discussed at the workshop. Also under discussion was the question of whether sewer and water would be needed from the City of Ramsey. He said he would like to see the area lit better with more street lights. He noted people may use Rivlyn Trail and lights would be helpful there. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to forward the response to the City of Anoka regarding the Site Plan for Riverplace Counseling. City Council / April 26, 2016 Page 7 of 13