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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to table the final plat of GAD's Prairie, and to direct staffto look at the cul-de-sacs and screening, with the Fire Chief to weigh in on the cul-de-sac. Further discussion: Councilmember Jeffrey stated this was sent back for traffic issues previously, and he is not sure this resolves those concerns. Traffic from this development will dump directly onto Highway 5 from one access, and that is a safety issue. They need to take more accesses off of Highway 5 and slow the traffic down. Mayor Gamec asked if Councilmember Jeffrey would be in support of all the traffic accessing onto 146th Avenue. Councilmember Jeffrey replied he is trying to figure the ~afest way to put people. on Highway 5, and this does not fit. Councilmember Dehen stated the County had some real issues with this, which is outlined on pages 186 and 187. He has some issues on whether or not he will change his mind on the safety issues even if it is brought back to another session on a cul-de-sac. He is bothered by this. Interim City Administrator asked whether the length of the cul-de-sac has been verified. Associate Planner DaInes replied the length appears to be approximately 960 feet, which will be verified. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Councilmember Elvig left the meeting at 8:48 p.m. Case #7: Request to Consider Adopting Resolution in Support of Promoting Active Living and Authorize Staff to Submit Proposal to Blue Cross Blue Shield Associate Planner DaInes stated since the fall of 2006, staff has been attending seminars sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield that highlight the importance of integrating public health with municipal planning. In the process of attending these workshops, staff became aware that Blue Cross Blue Shield has published a Request for Proposal (RFP), with the last round to be selected in June 2007. The RFP is asking for proposals that outline how the applicants would, through their comprehensive plans, encourage an increase in physical activity through land use, transportation, facilities, and park and recreation planning. Staff is proposing to submit a proposal in response to the RFP. Ms. DaInes provided an overview of the' draft proposal. She advised staff recommends adoption of the resolution establishing a commitment on behalf of the City Council to consider incorporating active living principles into the Comprehensive Plan. A separate, contract process would be conducted, if Ramsey is selected by Blue Cross. The proposal does not obligate the City until the contract is negotiated. Ms. Daines advised the grant, if received, will provide the City with $67,750.00, half of which would be used for the Comprehensive Plan update, and the remaining will provide funds to conduct a detailed study for the Mississippi River Trail Corridor. Mayor Gamec asked if this would coordinate along the plan for the Mississippi River Trail corridor. City Council / May 22, 2007 Page 18 of 24