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stated there was a suggestion about exchanging the heavier density concentration from one <br />portion to locate it closer to Highway # i 0 but she did not hear that mentioned tonight during the <br />presentation. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec explained that changes can be made at the preliminary plat stage. <br /> <br />Ms. Brock stated she was at a meeting in October or November to discuss traffic flow and if <br />Pultc was going to develop 190 acres, it should have been discussed at that meeting. <br /> <br />Councihnember Elvig noted that Pulte is proposing the largest lots in the development against <br />Ms. Brock's home. In addition, the apartments are compressed into a small area and do not <br />comprise 18% of the property. He noted another throughway will be created to divert traffic off <br />Alpine to get to Town Center. This project would enter/exit from County Road #116 and <br />Armstrong Boulevard. <br /> <br />A resident stated he uses Alpine all the time to get to Elk River and a lot of other people also use <br />Alpine. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated Alpine is a collector and intended to carry a lot of traffic. <br /> <br />Case #8: <br /> <br />Consider Adoption of Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for <br />Regional Roadway Improvements Associated with Ramsey Town Center <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that on January 4, 2005, the City Council <br />considered a Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Anoka County Highway Department <br />(ACND) and passed it with three contingencies. Then, on February 8, 2005, the City Council <br />motioned to pass the agreement with the ACHD with only a revision to the disbursement of <br />funds language. He noted the updated draft has been distributed to the Council and commented <br />on thc revision to Section 9. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to authorize the <br />signing of the Joint Powers Agreement with Anoka County for regional roadway improvements <br />associated with the Ramsey Town Center. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Strommen, Cook, Elvig, <br />and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. <br /> <br />Case #9: <br /> <br />Consider Grade Crossing Signal Installation Agreement with Anoka County <br />and Burlington Northern Sante Fe Railroad <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained that Ramsey Boulevard is to be upgraded as <br />part of the ~nitigation for the Ramsey Town Center project. This upgrade includes widening the <br />road to two lanes in each direction. This widening will require the at-grade crossing with the <br />railroad to be reconstructed and widened. He stated the cost was increased to $540,000 which is <br /> <br />City Council / March 22, 2005 <br /> Page 32 of 38 <br /> <br /> <br />