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sued by MPR8 and its member cities if we do not take this action. He recommended adopting the resolution but for Section 2.2 which reads that the allocation proposed by the MPRS is found to be fair and reasonable, and consent thereto is in the best interest of the City. Mayor Hardin suggested that there should be some of the City's own language inserted in the resolution - language that would make sense for the City of Ramsey. He felt by adopting the resolution, we are agreeing with it. Attorney Randall inquired if there is a provision for resolution dispute. Mr. Schroeder wasn't sure and added that this resolution would not have to be adopted tonight and that Council does have the option of proposing a new resolution to the MPRS. Councilmember Beyer felt the City really does not have a choice in this matter. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #96-02-039 approving allocation of damages and authorizing payment thereof. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman and Peterson. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Hardin. Absent: CouncilmemberBeahen. Case #9: Trunk Highway #47 Corridor Study Project City Engineer Jankowski reported that since 1995, the City of Ramsey has been working with SRF Consulting Group, Minnesota Department of Transportation, and the Anoka County Highway Department to prepare an access and corridor study for the segment of Trunk Highway #47 from the Anoka city limits to 167th Avenue. A preliminary draft of the study has been prepared. The study documents the extent of safety problems and roadway deficiencies along the study corridor and recommends improvements to mitigate these problems. The study also includes an evaluation of existing access conditions and future access needs. A meeting was held on January 17, 1996, to obtain citizen input on the study. He included a draft report which summarizes the major concerns expressed at that meeting. Mr. Jankowski proposed that Council accept the draft report, make it available at City Hall and the local library for 30 days for public review, notify the property owners adjacent to the study area of the availability of the report, transmit the report to MnDOT and the Anoka County Highway Department for formal comment, schedule a formal presentation by the consultant and formal public hearing before the City Council at the March 26, 1996 meeting, direct any changes as a result of the public hearing and then adopt the corridor study in April 1996. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to accept the draft report on the T.H. #47 corridor study project. This includes making the report available for review and notifying the adjacent property owners of the availability of the report plus transmitting the report to MnDOT and the Anoka County Highway Department for formal comment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer and Peterson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beahen. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to schedule the public hearing for March 26, 1996. City Council/February 27, 1996 Page 11 of 14