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Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Ramsey Boulevard. She reviewed the next steps in the process which would include drawing out concepts that could be shown to the public during the public input process to follow. She reviewed the different build scenarios and the impacts that would occur at the different intersections. Community Development Director Gladhill acknowledged that this was a lot of information to digest. Councilmember Riley stated that the eastern concepts seem to make sense but stated that the western concept does not feel intuitive and he would not feel comfortable moving forward on that. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that perhaps what was missing is the grade separation at Jarvis/Alpine and whether the Council would feel comfortable including that option. Councilmember Riley stated that he is not comfortable with the options being dismissed for that western section. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the project management team will focus more on the west end and could hold a workshop setting to provide additional clarity and discussion on the west end. Mayor LeTourneau agreed that additional screening would be needed for the western end. He was unsure how the stoplights would work on that end and felt that he would need more information. He stated that he would also hope for another alternate option as he was unsure how stoplights would help. Ms. Bersaw agreed that there was not enough time tonight to go through all the details, noting that the plans go together with the plans from MnDOT and Elk River. She confirmed that more information could be provided. Councilmember Shryock agreed that the options should be left open for the western side, noting that all options should be left open on that end. She wanted to see more time spent putting information out to the public, as only about one third of the community receives the Elk River paper, which has provided a different perspective to those residents. She wanted to ensure that the whole community is receiving the same information and is able to provide input. She stated that the City has been working diligently on the aspects to the east with the Highway 10 Coalition and does not want the City to detract from the progress that has been made with those communities. She stated that she would be hesitant to put too much effort on the west end at this point. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #18-263 Approving Options to Carry Forward for the Highway 10 Plan, keeping all options open for the western portion of the Highway 10 Corridor. City Council / December 11, 2018 Page 15 of 18