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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br /> RESOLUTION #22-120 <br /> RESOLUTION APPROVING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT WITH ANOKA <br /> COUNTY FOR ROUNDABOUT IMPROVEMENTS AT ALPINE DRIVE AND <br /> ARMSTRONG BOULEVARD/COUNTY STATE AID HIGHWAY 83 <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey and Anoka County desire to work cooperatively to <br /> improve traffic and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Armstrong <br /> Boulevard/County State Aid Highway(CSAH) 83; and <br /> WHEREAS, Anoka County received grant funds in the amount of $1,350,000 through <br /> the Highway Safety Improvement Program for construction of a single-lane roundabout at said <br /> intersection in 2023 to improve safety; and <br /> WHEREAS, Anoka County has prepared preliminary design plans for the proposed <br /> roundabout improvements in accordance with City, Anoka County, and Minnesota Department <br /> of Transportation standards to a staff approved layout condition; and <br /> WHEREAS, Anoka County has jurisdiction over Armstrong Boulevard/CSAH 83; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City has jurisdiction over Alpine Drive; and <br /> WHEREAS, the parties agree that it is in their best interest that the cost of said project <br /> be shared; and <br /> WHEREAS, Minn. Stat. § 471.59 authorizes political subdivisions of the state to enter <br /> into joint powers agreements for the joint exercise of powers common to each; and <br /> WHEREAS, Anoka County requests that the City of Ramsey enter into a Joint Powers <br /> Agreement to define the respective costs and responsibilities of both parties for the proposed <br /> improvements. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: <br /> 1) That the City of Ramsey desires to work cooperatively with Anoka County to <br /> improve traffic and pedestrian safety at the intersection of Alpine Drive and <br /> Armstrong Boulevard/County State Aid Highway 83. <br /> 2) That the Mayor, Interim City Administrator, City Engineer and City Attorney are <br /> hereby directed to execute the Joint Powers Agreement for the proposed roundabout <br /> improvements at the intersection of Alpine Drive and Armstrong Boulevard/County <br /> State Aid Highway 83. <br /> RESOLUTION #22-120 <br /> Page 1 of 2 <br />