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Councilmember Kuzma introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #19-142 RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT FOR THE SIGNALIZATION OF NOWTHEN BOULEVARD/COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 5 AT 170TH AVENUE NW WHEREAS, Anoka -Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 is constructing a new elementary school east of the intersection of Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5, which is owned, operated and maintained by Anoka County, and 170th Avenue NW, which is owned, operated and maintained by the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, certain improvements are proposed at the intersection of Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5 and 170th Avenue NW to safely accommodate projected traffic volumes at this intersection; and WHEREAS, the proposed improvements include construction of left and right turn lanes on Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5, shoulder modifications, bituminous trail modifications, pedestrian curb ramps, pavement striping, and a new traffic control signal system; and WHEREAS, a Joint Powers Agreement was prepared to define cost -sharing and other responsibilities of all parties involved with constructing, operating and maintaining the improvements; and WHEREAS, the parties agree it is in the best interest of the traveling public to construct the improvements. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County and Anoka -Hennepin Independent School District No. 11 for the construction, operation and maintenance of said intersection improvements in 2019 for and on behalf of the City of Ramsey. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof. Mayor LeTourneau Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Heinrich Councilmember Riley