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is good to follow up especially to get across Highway 10 for bikes to the National and Regional parks and trail system. City Administrator Ulrich said Anoka County was uncomfortable with the commitment to the pedestrian bridge but that the project will still be pursued. Acting Mayor LeTourneau said he respects Anoka County's position with this larger scale discussion and projects. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, and Johns. Voting No: Councilmembers Riley and Williams. Absent: Mayor Strommen. 7.05: Consider Adoption of Resolution #17-04-097 Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Conveying Park Property and Constructing Riverdale Drive Extension City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for conveying park property and constructing Riverdale Drive Extension. It was noted the City must reimburse Anoka County $200,000 for the required 5.31 acres of road right-of-way, which will be paid from MSA funds. Staff does not support denial of this JPA as it could negatively impact the project letting date, which could result in the City losing the $584,280 awarded MMA funds. City Engineer Westby stated this agreement needs to be let by June 30 or an extension will be needed, adding if approved this evening the Resolution will be brought to the Anoka County Board for approval for project letting. He said the City Attorney has approved the proposed Resolution and outlined conditions for Anoka County reimbursement for the 5.31 acres with the City paying all costs for design except for the two water stubs which will be reimbursed. He referred to a small easement on the east end of the site for a billboard which would be retained. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to adopt Resolution #17- 04-097 Approving Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for Conveying Park Property and Constructing Riverdale Drive Extension. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Johns, Kuzma, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. 7.06: Consider MOU: Arterial Infrastructure to Serve Ramsey's Future Business Park and Capstone Homes Development Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the EDA and staff to support the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), including use of EDA funding, to construct arterial infrastructure improvements on Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street, adjacent to the City's new business park. He reviewed Alternative A on how infrastructure will be paid for and arterial infrastructure, Pearson Properties and Hegman Holdings, outlined Phase 1A And Phase 1B, 300 single family project, outlined benefits and considerations of Alternative A, funding options. Councilmember Kuzma commented on the City's portion coming from City sewer funds. City Council/April 25,2017 Page 7 of 12