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Mayor Gamee presented John Nelson and Jessie Turness with their badges. CITIZEN INPUT Ed Hamilton, 6615 Highway #10, Ramsey, stated that he was told that items #15 and #25 from the consent agenda would be removed. City Administrator Norman replied that both the items would be removed from the consent agenda. Kay Marvin, 155th Avenue and Ramsey Boulevard, requested that a study be completed to allow for a four way stop to be placed at the intersection of 155th Avenue and Ramsey Boulevard before another person is killed in the intersection. Mayor Gamec replied that the request will be forwarded to the Public Works Committee and from there the City will contact the County regarding the issue. He noted that the Public Works Committee will meet on September 19th at 5:30 p.m. Ms. Marvin inquired if it was possible to receive a history of all the accidents and citations that have taken place at the intersection. Mayor Gamec replied that the information could be received from the Police Department. Councilmember Zimmerman informed the resident that if they would like put together a petition it would help support the issue when it is presented to the County. Councilmember Hendriksen stated that 153rd Avenue is going to be renamed and questioned if they had any suggestions. Ms. Marvin suggested naming the street in memory of someone who has been killed on the street. City Administrator Norman noted that the City is having a contest to rename 153rd AVenue. Mayor Gamec stated that the City of Ramsey had an exchange student through 4-H from Japan that he met with and read a letter from the Mayor of her home town in Japan. APPROVE AGENDA City Administrator Norman stated that items #14, #15, and #25 should be removed from the consent agenda and distributed the resolution for consent agenda item #35. City Council/August 22, 2000 Page 3 of 18