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Councilmember Howell asked if the developer is responsible for any improvements other than to rd 173 Avenue. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl replied, yes. As a part of the resolution, the developer would be responsible for improvements on Nowthen Boulevard and Variolite Street as recommended in the traffic study. Councilmember Howell referenced page two and number three (iii) in the case where it says rd “improvements on 173 Avenue as recommended in the traffic study” and suggested adding an addendum “as conducted by the City of Ramsey.” And wherever is says “in the traffic study” add “in the City of Ramsey” and make that change in the preliminary plat. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to adopt Resolution #21- 319 to complete a traffic study with a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000 and to table consideration of Resolution #21-309 until the January 11, 2022 meeting. Further Discussion: Councilmember Riley commented that the traffic study would indicate how the roads need to be reconfigured but questioned if the layout of the plat would need to change based on the traffic study. Councilmember Riley asked if different aspects need to be changed, how would they incorporate paying for them, noting that maybe they will find adjustments have to be made to have traffic go in a different way, which would impact the road. He wanted to ensure they have accurate information before making a full decision. Mayor Kuzma expressed concern that two traffic studies have already been done, they have been reviewed by WSB and also Bolton and Menk. He felt it would be a waste of money to redo the study because it would likely have the same results that are reviewed by the same people. Mayor Kunza indicated he would not be giving his support. Councilmember Heineman commented that the Council has an obligation to public safety and if there are alterations that need to be made, it makes sense that they do it this way. He will be giving his support. Councilmember Riley commented that there are two items in the motion so he won’t be giving his support. City Administrator Ulrich recommended having two separate motions for the sake of clarity. Substitute motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Heineman, to adopt Resolution #21-319 to complete a traffic study with a not-to-exceed amount of $15,000. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Specht, Heineman, Musgrove, Woestehoff, Howell, and Riley. Voting No: Mayor Kuzma. Motion by Councilmember Specht, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to table Resolution #21- 309 until the January 11, 2022 meeting. Further Discussion: Councilmember Woestehoff commented he understood the intent of the motion but asked that the motion be withdrawn so they can vote on Resolution #21-23 first. City Administrator Ulrich City Council / November 9, 2021 Page 15 of 26