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enabling resolution and the process for modifying the makeup of the EDC. The enabling resolution adopted in December 1991, specifically designated City Councilmembers as EDA Commissioners. Ms. Sherman recommended rescinding the 1991 resolution and preparing a new one to reflect the changes discussed by the EDC and the EDA. This would require a public hearing. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to set a public hearing for Tuesday, November 24, 1998, to consider modifications to the EDA. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen, Beyer, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Introduce High School Students in Audience Anoka High School students Cole Fox of Andover, and Kyle Dahl of Ramsey, were in the audience. They reported they were going to do a project on the Public Works/Parks Department with regard to ice for skating. They thought there was a lack of ice skating facilities in Ramsey but after talking with Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos, they found out there are more facilities than in the past. They reported this to their teacher and they were then told to speak up for their support of these facilities. They thanked Ramsey for the facilities. Case #8: Report from Road and Bridge Committee 1) Update on T.H. #47 STP Project City Engineer Jankowski reported that Jim Dvorak and Dennis Eyler from SRF, Inc., the City's engineering consultants for the #47 STP Project, were at the Road and Bridge Committee meeting to discuss the signalization of 142nd Avenue as a portion of the projeet. Although there were other comments, the only one of significance involved this issue. Ramsey resident Greg Rajanen presented a petition containing additional signatures for the signalization of 142nd Avenue and T.H. #47. Mr. Eyler, who prepared the T.H. #47 corridor study, suggested that he meet with higher echelon officials from MnDOT to discuss the unique aspects of the 142nd Avenue intersection. Because of MnDOT comments, it is anticipated that the issuance of the Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) will be no earlier than January 1, 1998. This means no property purchase offers can be made until after that time. Staff was directed to research whether that date of guaranteed occupancy could be extended from the current June 30, 1999, date. The consultants also advised that a pedestrian overpass or tunnel could be expected lightly used, and the consensus of the Committee was that this element should probably be pursued no further. Mr. Jankowski pointed out the estimated construction cost for the project including Sunwood Drive. It is about $100,000 higher than the February estimate of $2,850,000. The Sunwood Drive project is very close to the $352,000 total project cost estimated in the 1999 CIP. He reported that the Road and Bridge Committee City Council/October 27, 1998 Page 9 of 13