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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #18-049 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CIVIL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES TO COMPLETE THE HIGHWAY 10 PLAN. WHEREAS, in 2012, the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Anoka County completed the Highway 10 Access Planning Study that provided multiple alternatives to Highway 10 Improvements utilizing the civil engineering design services of Bolton and Menk; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ramsey desires to refine these alternatives into a concise vision for traffic improvements along Highway 10 in Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has previously completed a competitive Request for Proposals process for general civil engineering services, and Bolton and Menk is an approved firm within this civil engineering pool; and WHEREAS, Bolton and Menk has also completed a similar planning and design process for the City of Anoka; and WHEREAS, more detailed civil engineering design is needed in order to advance to next steps of Highway 10 implementation including, but not limited to Minnesota Department of Transportation Layout Approval, right-of-way acquisition, and stormwater design; and WHEREAS, stakeholders along the corridor have expressed frustration with the lack of progress and clarity on the future of Highway 10 that has resulted in a lack of reinvestment in the corridor. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby authorizes a work order in the amount of $499,855 to complete Phase 1 of the Highway 10 Plan. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember , and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof - and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: