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is now being replaced, therefore that boardwalk had a lifespan of over 20 years. He noted that the material is treated and therefore does not decay and will not be in contact with the water because of the elevated surface. Councilmember Shryock stated that she believes trails to be an asset to the community. She stated that it has always been told to the residents in the area that these are unbuildable areas and asked how the City is then able to build a boardwalk. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood explained that building within and filling of wetland has different impacts than building a boardwalk, which will not have impact to the wetland. He stated that the boardwalk is 12-24 inches above the water and therefore allows for animals and water to travel underneath the boardwalk. He stated that the City has applied to the Army Corps of Engineers and anticipates a no impact reply. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve the Plans and Specification and Authorize the Advertisement for Bids for the Trott Brook Boardwalk. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 7.02: Consider Introducing Ordinance #18-04 Establishing E-3 Employment Zoning District Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and noted that the Planning Commission recommends adoption of Ordinance #18-04 establishing the proposed E-3 Zoning District within the City of Ramsey. He noted that the E-3 District is intended to govern general industrial and commercial activity within the City's new industrial park. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that it sounds like the E-3 District would require screening of outdoor storage. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that at the request of the Planning Commission, additional language was added addressing outdoor storage limitations and prescriptive descriptions of screening that would be required. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to introduce Ordinance #18-04 Establishing the E-3 Employment District within the City of Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Johns, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.03: Consider Introducing Ordinance #18-05 Rezoning of Subject Properties to R-3 Employment District City Council / January 9, 2018 Page 7 of 12