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City Council Minutes Page 8 <br /> July 7,2014 <br /> Councilmember Wilson stated he would be more comfortable seeing an overall trail <br /> plan. <br /> Mr. Femrite explained further where the future trail connections would be from the <br /> west side of 165"'Avenue through Cargill land and to the Natures Edge Business <br /> Park. He stated Ramsey has been moving forward on their trail connections for their <br /> Mississippi River trail system. <br /> Mr. Femrite outlined city policy requiring all the city roads be built to urban <br /> standards. He questioned Council if they would be interested in changing the policy <br /> to allow for some rural standard roads to be built in certain locations. He stated this <br /> area is rural in nature and requiring it to go urban will require additional storm water <br /> planning requirements be met. <br /> Councilmember Burandt stated it is worth a review. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if the city would be going against its own standards to save <br /> itself some money. <br /> Councilmember Motin expressed concerns with making this change because the city <br /> has required people to live by the urban standards for many years. He is concerned <br /> about changing the policy for the city's own benefit. He further questioned if the <br /> substructure of rural roads can be built to handle future urban road design without <br /> ripping up the road. <br /> Mr. Femrite stated if the substructure were built to urban standards,then the urban <br /> road should be installed and there would be a challenge with retrofitting a rural road <br /> to urban. <br /> Mr. Femrite noted he hasn't gotten feedback from the City of Ramsey regarding <br /> financial contribution for a quiet zone as discussed at a previous joint meeting. <br /> Country Crossing 2nd Addition <br /> Mr. Femrite recommended removing this development from improvement as it is in <br /> good condition. <br /> Council concurred. <br /> Elk Hills Drive <br /> Mr. Femrite stated he would like to approach the residents and gauge their interest in <br /> the extension of city sewer and water. He noted there would be an assessment cost <br /> to the property owners. <br /> Mayor Dietz questioned if the city can give property owners funding over a long- <br /> term. <br /> P O w E R E U 9 1 <br /> 1`4 f U <br />