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City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve submission of an application for designation of a Snowmobile Friendly Community. Councilmember Kuzma asked what would happen if the City were to become a snowmobile friendly city and there was an accident from riders on the river, specifically whether the City could be liable. City Administrator Ulrich stated that snowmobiling is a sport where people ride at their own risk but agreed that language could be included to specify that if the Council desires. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he would prefer the additional language to be included. Councilmember Shryock referenced the map which outlines the recreational use areas within the City, noting that the river is not highlighted as a route. Mayor Strommen stated that the City is not grooming or maintaining these routes, which would limit the City's obligations and liability. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he is in favor of this item and appreciated the efforts of a Ramsey resident and Anoka Councilmember that have been promoting this sport in the area. He stated that Ramsey is a unique community as the northern portion of the City is more open while the southern portion is much denser. He stated that there is a lot of ambiguity as to what is legal and therefore makes it hard for the enforcement team to be consistent. He stated that perhaps some housekeeping could occur to make those regulations more clear and enforceable. City Administrator Ulrich agreed and noted that effort would happen with the training aspect of this designation. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to approve submitting an application to be designated a Snowmobile Friendly Community. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, LeTourneau, Johns, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.05: Consider Adoption of Resolution #16-09-173 Approving Change Order #1 for 2016 Mill and Overlay Improvements; Improvement Project #16-00 Division B City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution # 16- 09-173 approving Change Order #1 for 2016 Mill and Overlay Improvements; Improvement Project #16-00 Division B. Councilmember Kuzma asked if the sprinkler head issues are included in this or separate from this. City Engineer Westby stated that this would include only curb and gutter, explaining that if there are incidental items such as sprinklers that would be covered by the contractor. City Council / September 27, 2016 Page 7 of 10