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Amendment by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to include in the motion, a review by the City Attorney of the legality of Council directing this as opposed to a petition. Amendment carried: Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Zimmerman, Beahen and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #3: North Metro Mayors Presentation El Tinklenberg, President of North Metro Mayors Association, summarized the recent activities and accomplishments of the Association and some of the discussions that have taken place with regard to transportation funding, etc. Case #2: Trunk Highway #47 Corridor Study City Engineer Jankowski explained that, in the fall of 1995, the City of Ramsey initiated a corridor study along Trunk Highway #47, south of 167th Avenue. The purpose of this study included determining the extent of current traffic operations, problems and possible solutions, providing for the needs of the City by developing an access management plan and ultimate roadway design and developing a planning time table for when additional improvements are likely. The process which led to the development of the draft study was prepared by SRF Consulting Group with input provided through monthly meetings with a study steering committee which consisted of MnDOT, Anoka County Highway Department, and the City of Ramsey Road and Bridge Committee. On January 17, 1996, the public was invited to attend an open house on the study. Concerns expressed by the public at that meeting were summarized and addressed in the draft document. In addition, a workshop session was held on March 19, 1996, with steering committee representatives and individuals who cited concerns over issues of access, land acquisitions, and potential funding. Mr. Jankowski explained further that tonight's public hearing is intended to receive formal public comment on the study which, after adoption, will be considered a part of the City's Comprehensive Plan. In addition to the public comment, receipt of written comments are anticipated from Anoka County, MnDOT, and the Metropolitan Council. He added that copies of the draft study have been available at City Hall and also at the library. Denny Eyler, SRF, reported that they solicited comments from the County, State and the Metropolitan Council. The comments received back from Anoka County regarding the draft were of a technical nature. He apologized for the "non-polished look" of the report but reminded all present that it is a draft. Mayor Hardin closed the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 7:31 p.m. in order to conduct the public heating Public Hearing Mayor Hardin called the public hearing to order at 7:31 p.m. Citizen Input Bill Dorn, representing Lord of Life Lutheran Church, 14501 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, stated that the church is a major "stock holder" in the Highway #47 corridor and thanked the City for funding and conducting the study. He explained that Lord of Life Church has experienced much growth in the past five years and they expect it will continue. In the next 10 years, the City Council/March 26, 1996 Page 6 of 16