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Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat for a seven -lot, single-family subdivision that is immediately adjacent to Rivlyn Avenue that will extend an existing cul-de-sac. He answered questions of the Council relating to how the Mississippi River Trail and Highway 10 realignment will be addressed and incorporated into these plans. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #14-08-136 Approving Comprehensive Plan Amendment, Zoning Amendment, and Preliminary Plat for Ridgepoint, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review File dated July 3, 2014, and the following: 1. Execution of a Development Agreement with the City 2. Approval of a Letter of Map Revision related to Flood Plain Boundaries 3. Elimination of Highway 10 Access Planning Study Tungsten Street Area Local Road Connection Alternative #2 (backage road) and to Introduce Ordinance #14-13 Approving Zoning Amendment from E-1 Employment District to R-1 Residential ((MUSA) District. Further discussion: Councilmember Backous stated he had voted against these Amendments previously and intended to oppose this motion as well. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Johns, and Tossey. Voting No: Councilmember Backous. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.03: Consider Adopting Resolution #14-08-170 Amending the Joint Powers Agreement for the Creation of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization Mayor Strommen indicated her intent to abstain from this vote due to her employment with the Board of Water & Soil Resources (BWSR), which has oversight authority over this WMO. City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt a resolution approving the amended Joint Powers Agreement (JPA) with the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO). The Council acknowledged that this document had been under consideration for a period of time and its concerns had been addressed. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #14-08-170 Amending the Joint Powers Agreement for the Creation of the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization. Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey stated he had not been a fan of the LRRWMO but could support this compromise as an agreement had been reached. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Kuzma, LeTourneau, Backous, Johns, and Tossey. Voting No: None. Abstain: Mayor Strommen. Absent: Councilmember Riley. City Council / August 26, 2014 Page 6 of 9