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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, and <br />Kuzma. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Mayor Strommen. <br />7.04: Consider Adoption of Resolution #17-04-098 Supporting Anoka County's <br />Mississippi West Regional Park, Master Plan Amendment <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated that due to timing issues staff has spoken with Anoka County <br />regarding this proposed Resolution and is recommending that the additional language at the end <br />of the Resolution be removed and addressed in another manner. He said the additional language <br />regarding support for the draft Master Plan Amendment would require Anoka County Board <br />approval which would take time. He stated the Master Plan Amendment needs to be forwarded <br />to the Metropolitan Council this week so staff is recommending this amendment. City <br />Administrator Ulrich said this amendment would keep the Riverdale Frontage Road <br />improvements on schedule and the pedestrian bridge would remain in the trail plan. He said staff <br />will provide a cover letter instead addressing the Master Trail Plan and access to the Regional <br />Park and that removing this language from the Resolution is not critical and could delay the road <br />if included. He said staff does not want to risk the $584,000 in State grant funding and delaying <br />the Resolution would require an extension from the Metropolitan Council. <br />Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and <br />recommendation of the Park and Recreation Commission. He outlined existing conditions for <br />the Mississippi West Regional Park and shared an exhibit from the Master Plan and trail with the <br />proposed relocation of the park entrance from Ramsey Boulevard to Trap Rock Street. He noted <br />five canoe campsites would be included on the islands which would be a unique amenity as there <br />are no other opportunities to access canoe camping in the area. <br />Councilmember Riley said the case includes items of importance that staff is now recommending <br />are not included. City Administrator Ulrich said there are four items of note from the <br />amendment however Anoka County staff said the items would require Board approval so staff is <br />suggesting the items be addressed in another manner. <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to adopt Resolution <br />#17-04-098 Supporting Anoka County's Mississippi West Regional Park, Master Plan <br />Amendment as amended that do not include the official comments regarding the Draft Master <br />Plan Amendment for Mississippi West Regional Park by reference. <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Williams said she does not support the Resolution as funds <br />could be directed elsewhere as River View Drive is important. Councilmember Riley clarified <br />that language regarding the skyway will still remain, just not the park. City Administrator Ulrich <br />said the language relates to the trail in the preamble but not within the other conditions. Acting <br />Mayor LeTourneau said if the language is being removed it needs to be incorporated elsewhere <br />so it is not forgotten. City Administrator Ulrich said the language will still be part of the City' s <br />agenda to pursue outside federal or state funding for the pedestrian crossing and that staff will <br />continue to work with Anoka County and other agencies to secure. Councilmember Johns said it <br />City Council / April 25, 2017 <br />Page 6 of 12 <br />