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I.All properties on the north side of U.S. Highway 10, between Armstrong Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard are scheduled forfuII acquisition and complete eIimination of access.NOTE:this is not the same for properties located eastof Ramsey Boulevard(in many cases,said properties would only be needed for partial acquisition). J.The City Council adopted anew strategic plan in 2015. This plan included a"strategic initiative" to: improve the image of key corridors such as U.S. Highway 10. Commonly,staff receives feedback, that outside sales/storage uses have a negative effect on the image of Highway 10. K. Based on informal discussions,Mn DOT staff is genera Ilyconcerned about expanded uses on RALF properties(notformaIly opposed).Mn DOT staff is opposed to the creation of new,or resurrection of former,access points on RALF properties.Although this use does not directly/clearly create a new access point,it is common for M&G to use a second(former)access point for staging purposes. L. From a land development perspective,staff is repeatedly told by various parties,that U.S. Highway 10 is the City of Ramsey's#1 con straintfor two reasons:(1)trafficcongesti on and(2) image/appearance.Ramsey is commonly eIi minated from site selection processes solely due to U.S. Highway10. Most people make judgement based on first impressions,and many people onlyknow the Cityof Ramsey from the perspective of U.S.Highway 10. Staff has received this input from brokers,developers,landowners,existing businesses,prospect businesses,and residents.