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The City has published the AUAR Update in the EQB Monitor and post notice of availability in the official City <br />newsletter. In addition, the AUAR process also includes a 30 day public comment period (with certain 15 day <br />extensions). Finally, there is at least one final comment period for state agencies and Metropolitan Council. <br />Observations/Alternatives: <br />The preparation of the AUAR Update has been completed with guidance by the EQB and is based on Minnesota <br />Rules 4410.3610, Subp. 4. As previously stated, the City Council has ordered the AUAR, which only begins the <br />process for review and public comment. There is also time for final edits before sending for the official process. <br />Attached for review is the original AUAR for Ramsey Town Center. A full copy of the 2003 AUAR is available in <br />City Hall and is available for viewing upon request. The format of the Update is to only note changes from the <br />original document and not redraft the entire document. The Update will sit as an Appendix/Addendum to the <br />original document to preserve the format at content. When a mitigation item is not applicable to this AUAR, it is so <br />stated. Responses to the questions are only provided when there has been a change since the 2003 AUAR. <br />Whenever "no changes" is indicated, refer to the original document. <br />A majority of the changes are related to the current Development Plan for The COR. The analysis appears to <br />indicate that the impacts are generally consistent with the findings of the 2003 AUAR. The document updates <br />current plans, policies, and completed projects (such as Ramsey Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard). Changes <br />to the document are indicated by bold/italicised text. <br />Appendix C is currently blank. This appendix is for future comments, and thus the final draft will populate this <br />appendix as necessary. <br />The draft schedule is as follows: <br />1. Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) orders AUAR (City is the RGU) on April 23, 2013 <br />2. AUAR submitted to EQB on May 6, 2013 <br />3. Press release submitted to Anoka County Union on May 8, 2013 <br />4. EQB publication date on May 13, 2013 <br />5. Planning Commission reviews draft Update on June 6, 2013 <br />6. Comment Deadline on June 12, 2013 <br />7. Revise and distribute final document on June 26, 2013 <br />8. Final document adopted on July 9, 2013 <br />Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution #13-04-076 to order the AUAR as attached. <br />Funding Source: <br />The update to the AUAR for The COR is being funded by Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District #14. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to recommend that the City Council approve the AUAR Update as attached, with the necessary inclusion of <br />public comments and official responses. <br />Cover Memo <br />DRAFT AUAR Update <br />EQB Flow Chart <br />Original 2003 AUAR <br />Attachments <br />Form Review <br />