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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 12, 2016 Montour announced the Little Canada Recreation Association Halloween party on October 22" d. He stated there is more information on the website. PRESENTATION: Ramsey County Commissioner Mary Jo McGuire introduced herself and RAMSEY COUNTY stated that she represents District 2, which includes all of Little Canada. COMMISSIONER She gave an update on projects completed with Little Canada and stated MARY JO that the County Board just finished reviewing the second year of the budget MCGUIRE cycle. She explained that the County recently restructured in to four main service areas: Health & Wellness, Information & Public Records, Safety & Justice, and Economic Growth & Community Investment. Commissioner McGuire stated there are many opportunities for community involvement where residents can join several boards within the county. She thanked the City for collaborating with the County on projects. She stated that the Rice Street/694 bridge project is very important and they are still working on finding funding to make this project happen. Torkelson asked how the City or residents can make suggestions when the County is reconstructing streets or on other projects. He requested the Commissioner ensure that Ramsey County Public Works staff works with the cities on the project designs. Commissioner McGuire stated that all road projects are now reviewed for pedestrian/biking capabilities. The City Administrator stated that the City has a very good relationship with all of the county departments, and has worked well with Ramsey County Public Works on projects. He stated that historically the County tries to enhance pedestrian facilities. He noted the Ramsey County Sheriff's Department is very responsive and their service levels are very good for policing. PUBLIC Keis reported that this is a continued public hearing for Precision HEARING - Landscape & Tree after discussion at the September 28, 2016 Council REZONING & meeting. He stated the applicant has not yet submitted the additional plans SUBDIVISION the Council requested, so staff recommends tabling this case until the AT 50 SOUTH October 26, 2016 Council meeting. Fischer asked if the City was still OWASSO within the 60 -day timeline. The City Clerk stated she would check and BOULEVARD; address if an issue. PRECISION LANDSCAPE & Keis introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: TREE RESOLUTION 2016-10-168 -APPROVE TABLING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR PRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE UNTIL THE OCTOBER 26, 2016 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Aye (5). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. K