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~ 3) Why would the City of Ramsey want to add more land to its inventory of Industrial and Commercial zoned land? At the current absorption rate, we have in excess of 50 years inventory now. Part of study is to try and determine if Ramsey currently has too much land zoned Industrial and Commercial. 4) The EDC as a group was concerned about the "T" intersection until we discussed it at length with the consultants at our October 20, 1994 meeting, but we accepted their reasoning on this matter. 5) The EDC requested Dayton's formal position on the bridge issue, and a copy of their response is attached. If Hendriksen has updated or additional documentation, rather then hear say, he should produce it. 6) If the west alignment is chosen by City Council, then the right-of-way should be purchased now while the land is still undeveloped. I personally feel that it would be detrimental to the land owner if the city showed a bridge alignment through their property without a right-of-way in place. Deficiencies in Road Design -. Capacity/Safety: As stated above, the EDC map is a variation of a P&Z alternative. We made no specifications on road design, and we did not address the type of interchange at Hwy 10. We were told by the consultants that the interchange issue would be addressed if the bridge proposal progressed. The only time the interchange issue was discussed was when Hendriksen brought the subject up at an EDC meeting on 10/20/94 - after the EDC had made their recommendation. Discrepancies in Gromberg's Report: I will not attempt to respond to Hendriksen's accusations regarding Jim Gromberg, but my point of view on this matter is simple. If Hendriksen has proof that staff has a "hidden agenda" and that their information is incorrect, then he should present his facts. Also, I do not feel that staff or anyone else should be subjected to the verbal abuse that Hendriksen is fond of dishing out. In closing, I feel that way too much time and energy has been focused on a bridge that may never be built. I think that our transportation plan should be able to accommodate a bridge crossing, but I do not feel that we should do our planning around a bridge at this time. Ultimately, it is a decision that the Mayor and City Council will make - not the P&Z. I feel that the City Council should review the recommendations of both commissions, staff, and the consultants; and make the decision that makes the most sense for the City of Ramsey.