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Councilmember Riley commented that the Council vacates a lot of easements and there haven't been a lot of questions about it. He stated this would be a great step for efficiency. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to introduce Ordinance 422-09 Amending City Code Section 117-56 Regarding Easement Vacation Procedures Further Discussion: Councilmember Musgrove asked about the background with the original procedure. Deputy City Administrator/ Community Dev. Director Hagen replied when there is a larger development or land use application, that does go to the Planning Commission and if that is the case, Staff is going to recognize that a vacation easement will be a part of the request. He gave the example scenario of someone buying two adjacent lots and want to combine those lots for a bigger one but there is a drainage easement that lies in the center line. That property owner can make an application to vacate that drainage easement and it wouldn't require a Planning Commission review but would be handled by Staff and then go to the City Council for the public hearing and adoption of the resolution in one night instead of requiring two meetings. Councilmember Musgrove agreed with the efficiency and simplifying the process but expressed concern that there be enough eyes going through the document so nothing is missed. She asked for assurances from the Staff that is something that can be accomplished with just one meeting. Deputy City Administrator/ Community Dev. Director Hagen replied that the review at the Staff level wouldn't change along with the rest of the process and it would reduce the Council meetings required. City Engineer Westby added that the internal review process involves numerous department teams getting together and discussing things; that wouldn't change based on this revision. A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Woestehoff aye Councilmember Heineman aye Councilmember Howell aye Councilmember Riley aye Mayor Kuzma aye Motion carried. 7.10: Adopt Resolution #22-005 Establishing The Policy of the City of Ramsey Supporting the Health and Safety of its Citizens and Employees During the COVIDI9 Pandemic while opposing any form of Coercion or Force in Vaccination or Similar Health Procedures in Response to The COVIDI9 Pandemic in the City City Attorney Knaak reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce the ordinance and resolution regarding vaccination within the City. City Council/February 8, 2022 Page 16 of 23