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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #21-186 RESOLUTION APPROVING REQUEST FOR ANOKA COUNTY TO STUDY TRAFFIC ON NOWTHEN BOULEVARD/COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 5 BETWEEN SAINT FRANCIS BOULEVARD/ TRUNK HIGHWAY 47 AND ALPINE DRIVE WHEREAS, while considering approvals in 2020 for the Hampton Townhomes (formerly Odyssey Homes) residential townhome development west of Nowthen Boulevard/County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 5 and south of 146th Avenue, public concerns were raised concerning traffic safety on CSAH 5 at its intersection with 146th Avenue NW, including requests for turn lanes on CSAH 5 at 146th Avenue NW; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey's adopted Strategic Plan includes an action item to complete a corridor study on CSAH 5; and WHEREAS, Anoka County has jurisdiction over CSAH 5; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey desires to work cooperatively with Anoka County to accommodate the safe and efficient movement of traffic on Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5 between Saint Francis Boulevard/Trunk Highway (TH) 47 and Alpine Drive. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: 1) That the City of Ramsey requests that Anoka County complete a traffic study for Nowthen Boulevard/CSAH 5 between Saint Francis Boulevard/TH 47 and Alpine Drive in consideration of the following concerns. a. The City of Ramsey is concerned for the safety of motorists waiting to turn left from northbound CSAH 5 onto westbound 146th Avenue. b. The City of Ramsey is concerned for the safety of motorists waiting to turn left from southbound CSAH 5 onto eastbound 146th Avenue. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: RESOLUTION #21-186 Page 1 of 2