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Motion by Councihnember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to direct staff to send a
<br />letter to each of these three property owners transmitting a copy of the appraisal, advising them
<br />of their right to have their own appraisal reimbursed up to a cost of $1,500, and advising them
<br />that the City would be open to negotiation for the easement.
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<br />Motiol~ carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Pearson, Strommen,
<br />and Zimmerman. Voting No: N'one. Al~sent: Councilmember Kurak.
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<br />6) C~,nside~' ,~,~.~;ti~n for Feasibility Study for Ebony Street
<br />Improvements
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<br />Councihnember Zimmerman reported that Tim Holms, former owner of the Superbowl, has
<br />retained ownership of the one acre lot (Lot 3, Block 4, Riverside West) south of the Superbowl.
<br />Mr. Hohns, along with two additional property owners on Ebony Street between 137th Avenue
<br />and Riverdale Drive have submitted a petition requesting a feasibility study on unspecified
<br />improvements to the street. Mr. Holm has expressed an interest in extending sewer and water
<br />northward fi'om 137"~ Street to be able to create three urban services lots. Mr. Clemens, owner of
<br />Lot 1, Block 1 and Oullt)t A b~,tl~ ,~ ff C',..:mens Addition could plat his outlet as a buildable lot if
<br />sewer and water were ax':lilablc..x i:. < 'i,:~nens has also signed the petition. The third supporter of
<br />this petition is the ownc~' o1' Lot 4, 131ocl~ 3, Riverside West, Alexander Vulks. This lot currently
<br />has a single fainily residence, but coulcl be divided if city services were available.
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<br />City Attorncy Goodrich stated that the petition as submitted and signed by Mr. Holm, Mr.
<br />Clemens and Mr. Vulks is not a valid petition. He stated that the petitioners are in the process of
<br />obtaining signatures for a valid petition. As a result, this matter should be tabled.
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<br />Motion by Councihnember Cool<, seconded by Councihnember Zimmerman, to table the Petition
<br />for Feasibility Study for l!bony Street !ml~rc~vements pending receipt of a valid petition.
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<br />Motion carried. Votil~g Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Zimmerman, Elvig,
<br />Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Kurak.
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<br />7) Review Mn/DOT Proposed Closure of Median Crossings on Highway
<br />10/169
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<br />Councihnember Zimmerman explained that Mr~DOT has released plans for the 2005 overlay
<br />projects and stated that ttighway 10/169 through Ramsey is on the list. He indicated that
<br />MnDOT proposes to cl{~e tine· Ik~ll~)x,.'i~]!j median crossings between signals: Tungsten Street,
<br />Feldspar Street, Llam:~ ~!~'cct. ,.~i,~..,.':~ ~,ctween Traprock Street and Armstrong Boulevard, the
<br />crossing west of Bcatty St~'cet, z~t~ thc crossing at the west end of the weigh station.
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<br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated that if the City is serious about moving forward
<br />with the median closings, there are a number of steps that will need to be taken. He stated that he
<br />has talked with representatives fi'om MnDOT about hosting an open house to present this to the
<br />public and they are agreeable.
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