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Mayor Strommen stated that while she understands the thinking of attempting to avoid those types of intersections, huge bottlenecks are created by limiting the number of access points into a neighborhood. She believed that there are tradeoffs that could be considered. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that if there is an additional access point onto Alpine, perhaps that would strengthen the desire to realign Puma Street to better align with other streets. Mayor Strommen stated that while the City often discourages pocket parks, kids need places to play close to their home. She stated that people are in Ramsey to experience the environment and therefore there is room for discussion on that item. Councilmember Shryock asked for the timeline on the future development of Itasca Park. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated that the discussions will include the timing and how that can coordinate with the plat. He noted that low maintenance items will also be reviewed to determine what could be shared. 7.05: Consider Introduce Ordinance to Amend Board of Appeals and Adjustment/Official Map Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve Ordinance #17-03. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to introduce Ordinance #17-03 Amending Section 2-159 (Duties, Responsibilities, and Objectives) of the Ramsey City Code. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Williams. 7.06: Approve Tinklenberg Group Proposal for Professional Service Contract Extension City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to consider the . proposed contract extension with The Tinklenberg Group for February through June 2017. The alternative direction the Council may take is not to approve the proposed contract and to utilize staff and Councilmembers, or seek another consultant, to perform the work. It was noted that either alternative will result in a loss of momentum toward the accomplishment of the stated goals and therefore consequently continuation of the contract is recommended. Elwyn Tinklenberg, The Tinklenberg Group, stated that there is a remarkable new dynamic because of the changes in leadership and the change in Washington. He noted that there is a lot of discussion around transportation and people the City has worked with for some time now have elevated positions. He stated that there is great opportunity to advance the issues the City has been working on, as the City has positioned those issues well. He stated that, this evening, two leaders of the Senate are meeting to discuss reinitiating the bonding bill that did not pass in the City Council/January 24,2017 Page 8 of 17