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Councilmember Heineman agreed, stating it would be embarrassing if the City goes forward with <br />the request and creates excess funds, and does not return it. He added, if there are multiple <br />competing cities, the funds will get used. He noted he would not be worried about the <br />embarrassment issue. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated the City was not fully funded when this application was <br />submitted, but now the project is fully funded. She added we can pull the application and express <br />our thanks and appreciation for their hard work and dedication, but the funding which is no longer <br />needed by the City of Ramsey can be used for another project. She noted the City of Ramsey <br />could respectfully request that the funding go to the third lane in Coon Rapids. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove stated the City can be purposeful and respectful, and appreciate the <br />good work that has been done, and it does not have to be an embarrassment. She noted it is actually <br />a good decision. <br /> <br />The consensus of the City Council was to pull the funding application. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff stated he is in the middle. <br /> <br />Mr. Tinklenberg stated the project funding is a remarkable accomplishment. He commended the <br />team for their hard work and effectiveness. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley asked about funding for a railroad crossing at 47. <br /> <br />Mr. McPherson stated $110 million has been secured for that project, which is proposed to be a 2- <br />lane bridge over the railroad, with an additional $55-60 million if they have to purchase the metal <br />recycling center. He added previous layouts are still being reviewed and evaluated. He noted the <br />County has not seen any formal plans, but an open house will be planned soon, and the project is <br />scheduled for 2024. <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley thanked the presenters for coming to the Work Session. <br /> <br />2.04: Review Draft Ordinance #21-11 Amending Chapter 10 of City Code – Animal <br />Regulations <br /> <br />Acting Mayor Riley stated the City Council is scheduled to have a public hearing on this issue <br />tonight. City Staff is recommending that the case is tabled to allow time to review this issue further <br />and come back with a new Ordinance. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated City Staff started this process as a simple revision to regulate the <br />number of cats, and it has expanded into a comprehensive review of all animals in the city. He <br />added City Staff would like to take a step back and spend some additional time gathering input, <br />have some open houses, get the feel from the community. He recommended that the public hearing <br />be held tonight since it was published, and incorporate any comments into the deliberation, and <br />come up with an Ordinance that is the best approach. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session / August 10, 2021 <br />Page 6 of 13 <br /> <br />