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Chairperson Riley noted that would be the decision of the County and he would not want the City to make that ask. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the County would be asking for funding from the City for this study. City Engineer Westby replied that if the work is done in-house by the County, he would not expect a request for funding from the City. He stated that if a consultant is used, perhaps a request could be made to the City. He noted that if the City requested an expanded study area, past Alpine Drive, he would expect the County might use a consultant and request funds from the City. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to recommend City Council approval to adopt a resolution requesting that Anoka County complete a traffic study for CSAH 5 between TH 47 and Alpine Drive. Further discussion: Chairperson Riley noted that the City does not make this type of request to the County often, so perhaps this will emphasize the importance. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Musgrove and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT (Continued) 6.02: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest City Engineer Westby provided updates on current and proposed City, County and MnDOT improvement projects and studies and on other items of interest to the Committee. Chairperson Riley asked and received confirmation that the County is moving forward with the proposed interim improvements to Bunker Lake Boulevard between Armstrong Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard and asked for input on the section between Ramsey Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard. City Engineer Westby replied that turn lanes are being proposed at each of the public street intersections as part of this late fall project. He confirmed that initially the City was supposed to be responsible for paying for the permanent improvements per the adopted RTC JPA, but since the County is now completing these interim improvements, discussions with the County related to amending the RTC JPA seem to be in order. Chairperson Riley asked if it is known as to why there is more train traffic on the tracks. Public Works Superintendent Riemer replied that they are completing track maintenance. 6.03: Review Future Topics Calendar Public Works Committee / June 15, 2021 Page 6 of 7