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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Introduce Ordinance Amending Section 58-113 (Water Connections) of the Ramsey City Code and Call for Public Hearing Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and recommendation to amend the ordinance to allow the use of High Density Polyethelyne (HDPE) instead of Class C soft copper. Staff recommended introduction of Ordinance #13-18 and calling for a Public Hearing at the October 22, 2013, Council meeting. The Council acknowledged this amendment is recommended by the Public Works Committee and supported by builders as it will reduce project costs. Motion by Councilmember Tossey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to introduce Ordinance #13-18, An Amendment to Chapter 58 of the City Code, which Chapter is known as Zoning and Subdivisions of the City Code of Ramsey, Minnesota, and call for a Public Hearing at the October 22, 2013, Council meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Tossey, Backous, Johns, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.02: Consider Final Plat Approval for Oakwood Acres Located Along 167th Avenue, West of Nowthen Boulevard and Approve Development Agreement; Case of Oakwood Land Development Development Services Manager Gladhill reviewed the staff report and the recommendation of the Planning Commission for approval of Oakwood Acres, contingent upon the developer entering into a Development Agreement. He answered questions of the Council relating to the three -lot area north of 168th Avenue that terminates in a cul-de-sac but will go away with the Brookfield 4th Addition. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to adopt Resolution #13-10-178 Granting Final Plat Approval of Oakwood Acres, Contingent upon the Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Backous, Kuzma, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.03: 15153 Nowthen Boulevard Property Development: Adopt Public Input Process Assistant to the City Administrator Brama reviewed the staff report, background of the subject site, and process background. He indicated the Council decided to re-engage surrounding property owners prior to moving forward with a Comprehensive Plan amendment. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama described how surrounding property owners would be engaged via a proposed study Group. He recommended that a Councilmember be selected to participate in City Council / October 8, 2013 Page 22 of 24