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through the plat without discussing the relocation of the 167 corridor. He stated the discussion • of this corridor should occur tonight and be part of the decision abbout this pat. the northern and Elvig explained the Council held a work session recently where y disc southern east/west corridor. The consensus of the Council was that the southern extension is the preferred route. His concern was tying up this project with contingencies on properties and other things associated with moving forward on the corridor. Mr. Overtoom indicated Mr. Peterson has made a good faith effort to promote the southern route and that should be part of the discussion of this development. The Council has not taken action to change that preferred route. Councilmember Strommen noted Mr. Overtoom's concern that the current Comprehensive Plan shows the cast/west corridor going through this plat. She suggested the Council state their intention for the record of looking at an alternative alignment and going forward with the southern route. Councilmember Cook called for the vote. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilm.ember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, that the preferred route of 167 Avenue be the southern alignment discussed at the recent Council work session, and that the preferred route be taken forward in planning for the Comprehensive Plan. Further discussion: Mr. Overtoom expressed concern with the possible diagonal street coming p • down from inside of the development across the northeast corner of his rope as the traffic issues that may be generated with that T intersection in the middle of that curve would be a dangerous intersection. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the direction has been given to follow the southern alignment, but the alignment that was presented at the work session was not precise. Assistant Public Works Director Olson requested clarification whether the intent is to construct the segment of trlcAvellu�e pushedRthrough o 90-degree e 90- deaturns. noted if this is not done all of the Councilmember Elvig stressed the need to extend 167 Avenue to CR 5 as soon as possible to mitigate traffic issues. He noted this is included in the Capital Improvement Plan and the Comprehensive Plan. This road is identified as an MSA street in the City's plans, which will require certain angle and speed capabilities. Mayor Gamec suggested staff begin talking to residents in this area regarding the plans for the street extension. Mr. Peterson indicated Oakwood Land Development has been aggressively working on this southern alignment. Their engineers have worked under the understanding that this route is for this leg of the r ar Land Development has purchased two of the three parcels y has suggested to staff and the Council that they will give the right -of -way to the City at no cost. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Consider Ordinance to Amend Section 9.20.11 (R -1 Residential District) of City Code; Case of City of Ramsey • City Council / September 13, 2005 Page 17 of 33 —93—