Agenda - Council - 11/09/2021 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Councilmember Heineman stated he supports the project, but the City needs to do a better job of protecting the rural characteristics of Ramsey. He added he does not support expanding that far north, although this is private property. Councilmember Musgrove stated she has difficulty supporting this because of the issue of enforcing the easement. Mayor Kuzma stated he has concerns about traffic. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Woestehoff, Heineman, and Riley. Voting No: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Howell, Musgrove and Specht. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff to Adopt Resolution #21-248 as Drafted, Including Contingencies to Require that 175th Avenue is Restriped as per the Traffic Study; Modify Planting Plan to Creatively Distribute Plantings to Buffer 175th Avenue; Contingent upon Traffic Review with Anoka County; and Contingent upon Buffer Area Under Easement or Outlot of Shared Ownership. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove stated this is the first opportunity that the City Council has had to discuss the easement vs. outlot issue. She added she would like to have more information on the buffer zone to be able to support this project. Councilmember Woestehoff stated he is concerned about legal ramifications for the City if this request is not approved, as it meets every requirement that the City has posted. City Administrator Ulrich stated a second to the motion is needed. He reviewed proposed conditions added to the motion: - Contingent upon buffer area under shared ownership as outlot or easement - Discussion at future City Council meeting to ensure education Councilmember Heineman seconded the motion with the additional conditions. Councilmember Heineman stated he understands the frustration of the residents of this neighborhood. He added the rules are established, and it is the job of the governing body to ensure the rights of the individuals over a majority. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Heineman, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: Councilmembers Howell and Specht.