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