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moving on and reviewing additional financial information. She stated that businesses will also <br />not have to pay as much with franchise fees, and those users use the roads more. She stated that <br />she would like to make an informed discussion and therefore would support continuing to move <br />forward. <br />Mayor LeTourneau confirmed the consensus of the Council to continue to move forward in the <br />next phase of this process. <br />Councilmember Kuzma stated that the public meetings have been publicized and there was still <br />not the best turnout. He stated that people have elected the Council to represent them and at <br />some point, the Council will need to make the decision on behalf of the people. <br />Councilmember Heinrich stated that she has heard from some of the church community that <br />there would be concern with the franchise fee option. She explained that when someone <br />provides a tithe to the church, a portion of that would be going towards franchise fees if the <br />churches have to pay. <br />Kristin Gray, WSB, stated that she is present as a resource and did take notes of the conversation <br />to assist in moving forward. <br />2.03: Receive Update on Highway 10 Planning Efforts (Ramsey Gateway) <br />Angie Bershaw, Bolton & Menk, reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Heinrich referenced the tight diamond with west frontage road for Ramsey <br />Boulevard, which is the highest cost option. She stated that seems to be significantly higher than <br />the other options and was unsure why that would be presented to the public. <br />Ms. Bershaw acknowledged that is an option that would most likely not move forward in the <br />long run, but it should be presented to the public to help educate on why the other options would <br />be better. <br />Councilmember Riley agreed that showing that option did help to answer questions on the other <br />options. He stated that he believes the City should be more proactive in the rest stop and weigh <br />station elements. He appreciated that Bolton & Menk had some of those conversations but <br />believed that the City should also be involved. <br />Mayor LeToumeau stated that he would be interested in holding joint meetings with some of the <br />Commissions to gain additional input. <br />3. TOPICS FOR FUTURE DISCUSSION <br />3.01: Review Future Topics/ Calendar <br />Noted. <br />City Council Work Session / April 9, 2019 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br />