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