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App�aved hiferl stated that he remembers as part of Applewood Pointe's approval the Cooperation agreed to grant an sement to eventually connect the biking trail all the way around Rush Lake and wondered if that had been done. Gundlach replied that she is unaware of this detail, since it was done before she came to the City, however she will look into it and report back to the Commission. She added that the crosswalk would tie into the sidewalk on the west side of Old Hwy 8, which ties into the park system just south of that area and should not direct anyone onto the Applewood Pointe property. I loward asked staff if there is any intention to complete a new traffic study, since there has been an increase of development in the area or if the current study could be used to help influence the County to speed up the chance of getting a signal. Gundlach replied that she has not been told by any staff members if the City is considering conducting a new study. However she did receive a call from a Ramsey County representative who was looking to update the traffic counts for the area with the addition of the hotel, but she does not know the results of that research. Howard stressed the City should approach the County with the need for a signal now and if the County is not approached they would most likely not do anything to improve the area. Gundlach replied that she would forward this concern on to the Public Works Department, since they are more knowledgeable with regard to this issue. Baker stated that he is uncomfortable with the language of the requirement for the cross wall: approval. Gundlach replied that the special use permit for height is driven by the cross walk. Staff has talked with Ramsey County about this and are confident that approval would be given. She added the Ramsey County representative stated the crosswalk would not be held to a very high standard, since it is slated for improvement in twenty years; however the City is expecting a higher standard than the County. Olotion by O'Brien, second by Sehiferl to CLOSE THE PUBLIC HEARING. 6 ayes, 0 nays. MOTION APPROVED. Sehiferl stated that he is still baffled why a restaurant would not be included in this project, but if the project is approved it would increase the demand for a restaurant in this area. Baker and Mann both replied that when they travel they rarely eat at the hotel restaurant. Baker stated that he would like the requirement of approval by Ramsey County to be changed. Gundlach suggested: "The applicant, in working with the City, shall make efforts to gain approval from Ramsey County for a pedestrian crossing at Old Hwy 8 that ties into the trail system on the west side, within Long Lake Regional Park. If approved, the crossing shall be developed in accordance with Ramsey County requirements and at the developer's expense." The Commissioners and the applicant were satisfied with this change. Motion by Baker, second by Zisla to APPROVE THE SITE PLAN AND SPECIAL USE PERMIT, AS PROPOSED, SUBJECT TO THIS: FOLLOWING CONDITIONS: 1. The applicant, in working with the City, shall make efforts to gain approval from Ramsey County for a pedestrian crossing at Old Hwy 8 that ties into the trail system on the west side, within Long Lake Regional Park. If approved, the crossing shall be developed in accordance with Ramsey County requirements and at the developer's expense. 2. The applicant incorporates brick on the Old Highway 8 and Highway 96 facades of the building. A conceptual elevation that includes brick must be submitted for staff review prior to Council consideration. Page 7 of 12