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6. PUBLIC HEARING <br /> None. <br /> 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br /> 7.01: Receive Update on Highway 10/169 Planning Efforts (Ramsey Gateway) <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to provide <br /> authorization to explore two additional refinements to the Sunfish Lake Boulevard Interchange <br /> Layout. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked where the church exit would be on the side road. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that the access would need to come from <br /> Riverdale Drive. <br /> Lisa Hamilton, 6528 Riverdale Drive NW, stated that she resides at the home with Laura <br /> Hamilton. She stated that they would like to work with Connections Church and feel that the <br /> church provides a value to the community at this location. She stated that they are not against <br /> the proposed access. She stated that she consistently has people that pass her on the side and <br /> asked how the on/off ramp would work and still allow her to access her home safely. She stated <br /> that her family supports the tight diamond option as a more preferred option but will continue to <br /> work with the City as they support the value the church will bring to the community. She simply <br /> requested additional time for the parties to work together. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill noted that the preliminary design does not delve into the <br /> detail of intersection control but advised that leaving both options open would provide flexibility. <br /> Councilmember Specht thanked the Hamiltons for their willingness to work with the City and <br /> Connections Church. He stated that he supports continuing to work with both parties. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked for input on the public safety element and how that could come <br /> forward in future conversations. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill explained that detail, and other detailed elements, would <br /> come out through the preliminary design phase and additional traffic studies. He commented <br /> that public safety would remain a high priority and staff would ensure that the family can safely <br /> make those turn movements. <br /> Acting Mayor Riley asked if the tight diamond option was removed because it was not supported <br /> by the City's partners. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that the tight diamond on both sides was eliminated as <br /> the cost-benefit did not support that option as it would add $10,000 to $30,000. He stated that <br /> the tight diamond on the north side was the element that caused most of the cost increase. <br /> City Council/February 11,2020 <br /> Page 4 of 8 <br />