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