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responsible for a lot of high density development. She complimented Council and staff on the <br />plan to review the comp plan and their involvement in Youth First, however, she felt that the <br />City should look more closely at the costs of development. There may be an increased tax base, <br />but there is also increased cost due to traffic, fire protection, police protection, schools, etc. She <br />wondered if the City could continue to offer programs for youth if it continues to grow so <br />rapidly. We have quality standards here and a quality of life. She asked that Council really think <br />before giving approval for high density. She suggested looking at other cities' open space <br />initiative bonds. <br /> <br />Lisa Boje, 7528 ~ 148th Avenue NW, Ramsey ~ stated she was present due to traffic concerns and <br />would not mind paying to have their street cul-de-sac'd. <br /> <br />APPROVE AGENDA <br /> <br />City Administrator Schroeder stated that the City Attorney would like to add Case #15: Release <br />of Easement along Front Street. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to approve the <br />agenda as amended. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beahen and Haas <br />Steffen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberBeyer. <br /> <br />CONSENT AGENDA <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder asked to add a resolution approving the Ramsey Lions Club application for <br />premise permits for lawful gambling at Super Bowl, M& L Liquor and The Lighthouse Grille <br />and Bar in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to <br />approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: <br /> <br />1) <br />2) <br />3) <br />4) <br />5) <br />6) <br /> <br />7) <br /> <br />8) <br /> <br />Receive Report from Ramsey Fire Department for April and May, 1997 <br />Receive City-wide Curbside Recycling Report <br />Receive Building Activity for May, 1997 Report <br />Schedule Road and Bridge Committee Meeting for 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 1997 <br />Schedule Personnel Committee Meeting for 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 8, 1997 <br />Approve the following license applications: <br /> Contractor License <br />AAAIR Specialists 16411 Nowthen Boulevard NW Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Adopt Resolution #97-06-154 approving cash distributions made and authorizing <br />payment on accounts payable invoicing received during the period of June 1, 1997 <br />through June 13, 1997 <br />Adopt Resolution #97-06-155 approving 1st partial payment to W.B. Miller, Inc. for <br />Improvement Projects #96-23 (McKinley Street to Commercial Asphalt) and #97-19 <br />(Utility and Street Improvements to Azurite Street) <br /> <br />City Council/June 24, 1997 <br /> Page 5 of 17 <br /> <br /> <br />