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Mr. Rojer said yes. Councilmember Musgrove asked about the intersection at Highway 47 and Sunwood and the ratings on the left turn of D and E, then through street ratings of D and A. She added that the overall rating is also an A. She asked how this can be that the rating is so high. She asked about the relationship between the operations by movement and the overall intersection. Mr. Rojer explained that the overall intersection rating is a weighted rating. He noted that on Highway 47, MnDOT gives priority to their main line and making sure that people can travel north and south through Ramsey. He noted that the worse ratings only have a handful of people making the movement in an hour; however, there may be 500 people going through the intersection on Highway 47. He noted that Highway 47 is the driving factor of what the overall rating will be. Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to Resolution 423- 223 approving the Haviland Fields EAW, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision. Further discussion: Councilmember Musgrove shared her appreciation for the County's input as it gave more direction. She asked if this EAW is now taken as a model and if there will be more input in the future that could drive potential change for road structure and development as this project moves forward. Planning Manager Larson explained that an EAW is generally good for five years and if the project is not built out in that time, then there would be an update done to it. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Olson, Musgrove, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Howell. 7.03: Adopt Ordinance #23-15, Amending Chapter 34 Regarding Tobacco and Cannabis Use on Public Property Community Development Director Hanson reviewed the staff report in regard to the chapter amendments regarding tobacco and cannabis use on public property. Mayor Kuzma stated that the Council has had extensive discussions on this matter. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Musgrove, to waive the City Charter Requirement that the Ordinance be read aloud and adopt Ordinance 423-15 Amending Chapter 34 Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions, Article L In General, of the City Code by Adding Section 34-2 Regarding Tobacco and Cannabis Use Within Public Property. Further discussion: Councilmember Olson asked if all members of the Council needed to be present to vote on this. City Council/ October 24, 2023 Page 5 of 7