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4) Receive Petition for Ebony Street Improvements COLlnelllnembcr Zimmerman explained staff received a petition from three property owners on Ebony Street requesting improvements on Ebony Street between 1371h Avenue and Riverdale Drive. The improvements requested include extension of the sanitary sewer, looping of the watermain between 137"' Avenue and Riverdale Drive, curb and gutter, and street resurfacing. The City code states that a project may be initiated by a petition of at least 35 percent in number of the abutting property owners. There are a total of nine properties, of which four are owned by the petitioners. The Public Works Committee recommends proceeding with the feasibility study. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and direct staff to proceed with a feasibility study for the petition improvements upon verification of the petition signatures by the City Clerk. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 5) Snow Removal Issues in Ramsey Town Center Councilmember Zimmerman reported the Public Works Committee held a discussion concerning snow removal in Ramsey Town Center, and looked at the following issues: ■ Towing zones ■ How much snow would fall before plowing is done ■ The amount of equipment and manpower that would be needed to clear sidewalks and streets in the area ■ Parking restrictions ■ Police action for towing ■ The possibility of providing snow storage for other businesses in the City, in addition to the snow that is hauled by the City, for a fee. Councilmember Zimmerman explained this is an ongoing event at the Public Works Cormnittee and they came up with a lot of good discussions over the summer months. Committee/Staff Input Councilmember Zimmerman reported the following: ■ An informational meeting was held at 163rd Lane, Uranimite Street and 164"' Lane. There was good turnout, and Chief Kapler was present to shed a lot of information on the area. ■ The Committee discussed the stop sign at Alpine Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard where there have been quite a few accidents. o Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained staff was trying to increase the visibility of the sign on Alpine Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard by City Council/October 12, 2004 Page 9 of 30