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Interim City Administrator Nelson replied the resolution does not include any obligation to the City other than stating their support to the mission of the Foundation. Councilmember Olson stated the Foundation would actually be in the position to support activities that the City endorses. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to adopt Resolution #07-03-082 in Support of the City of Ramsey Foundation, Inc. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Dehen. Case #6: Report rrom Public Works Committee Regarding Orrer to Purchase Pro~erty at 5860 157th Lane to Connect Neon Street between 157th Lane and 157t Avenue City Engineer Jankowski reviewed that during the course of the approval process for the Rum River Meadows townhome development, the City Council directed staff to secure a first right of refusal for a property north of this subdivision to allow for a future street connection to 157th Lane. The options for reducing the length of the cul-de-sac for the street serving this development were severely limited since the areas south and west of this development are wetlands. Staff was directed by Council at the February 13, 2007 meeting to make a contingent offer for the purchase of a property best suited for this purpose. The contingencies included (a) a traffic study favorable to the making of the connection; and (b) an appraisal validating the listed purchase price of the property. Council further directed that the immediate neighborhood be notified of the City's intent to purchase this street connection. Mr. Jankowski stated a contingent offer from the City has been made to and accepted by the property owner of 5860 157th Lane in the asking price of $282,900. An appraisal of this property has been received from David C. Hughes, a certified residential appraiser, which supports the value ofthe City's offer. City Engineer Jankowski advised a traffic analysis evaluating the impact of this street connection on the area has been prepared by Bolton & Menk Consultant Engineer Inc. dated March 7, 2007. This study presented the following conclusions: · The connection will increase the volume of traffic using 157th Lane west of TH 47 by approximately 90 vehicles per day (9%). · The traffic on Potassium Street wi11likely decrease by 50 vehicles per day. · This connection will allow local neighborhood traffic to access TH 47 without using Alpine Drive, Nowthen Boulevard, or 158th Avenue; traffic on these routes will decrease slightly. · The intersection should be controlled as a thru-stop, with the north and south legs stopping for east-west approaches. City Engineer Jankowski stated staff notified 89 residents who would likely be affected by traffic changes of an open house which was held on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 to present the results of the traffic impact study. Four residents (representing two properties) attended this meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Munson residing at 5900 15ih Lane expressed concern for the safety of children City Council I March 27, 2007 Page 10 or 19