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Rick Christian, 7330 - 155"' Avenue, Ramsey, stated that he has lived along 155'h Avenue for 27 years and it is a big expense to change their address. In 27 years he has never had a problem with people finding his home and would prefer if the street name was left the same. He suggested giving the new extension a new name, but leaving everything else the'same. Councihnember Hendriksen inquired if it is possible for a street to have two names for an interim period. Mayor Gamec stated that his street name has been changed four times because of the grid system and the post office has kept the old address for at least five years. Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to direct staff to develop an ordinance to change the name of 153W155"' Avenue to Alpine Drive and research the information with the post office and explore the option of reimbursement on some of the costs incurred fol' making address changes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Connolly, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #9: Report from Public Works Committee 1) Address Citizen Concern for Speed Control on Waco Street NW between 149th Aveuue NW and 150"' Avenue NW City Engineer Jankowski stated that there was a general discussion in regard to the speeding traffic that occurs and what type of traffic changes that might occur from the changes along T.H. #47. Staff is currently in the process of doing a survey on turning traffic to see how many people are still using Waco Street as well as informing the resident that the City has purchased a speed trailer. The Committee directed staff to gather information from the speed trailer in January and then invite the residents in the area to review the data. 2) Presentation and Consideration of Water Tower Lettering and Color Scheme City Engineer Jankowski replied that staff received direction regarding the lettering on the tank. The consensus of the Committee was to have the wording "The CITY of Ramsey" placed on the water towel: and that the decision of color was left to staff to bring a recommendation to the entire Council. At this time staff is proposing white with blue. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired if they would want a white water tower. Councihnember Anderson inquired if mildew resistant paint is available. City Engineer Jankowski replied that the rougher the surface the more likely it is that mildew will build up. The design of the tank they have is different than the existing tank and less City Council/November 28, 2000 Page 16 of 21