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7.05: Consider Adopting Resolution #15-08-213 Approving Development Agreement for Riverdale Drive Extension Project City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to Adopt Resolution #15- 08-213 Approving the Development Agreement for Riverdale Drive Extension Project. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Adopt Resolution #15-08-213 Approving Development Agreement between PSG, LLC, 2-01, LLC and the City of Ramsey for Riverdale Drive Extension to Traprock Street. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Kuzma, Johns, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.06: Dedicated Networks: Consider Resolution in Support of Minnesota Job Creation Fund Application for a Proposed Facility Expansion at 14000 Unity St NW Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to Adopt Resolution #15-08-195 declaring the City of Ramsey's support of applying to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Job Creation Fund program. Councilmember Riley stated that this would create additional tax base, support a local business, and create new jobs by simply supporting the request. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to Adopt Resolution #15-08-195 Declaring the City of Ramsey's Support of Applying to the State of Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development Job Creation Fund Program. Further discussion: Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama stated that for the purpose of transparency the City is currently working with Dedicated Networks on an application that could move forward to the EDA for use of the revolving loan funds. Mayor Strommen stated that she is pleased to see this in alignment with the goal of the Strategic Plan in regard to economic development. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he had the opportunity to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Dedicated Networks and noted that there was great energy and this is a great business. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Williams, Johns, Kuzma, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.07: Discuss Initial Policy Direction Regarding a Potential Amendment to City Code Section 105-1 Entitled Hours of Construction Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and stated that the decision for the Council would be whether the Council would like amend the City Code regarding hours of construction and if so, which of the two alternatives the Council would desire. He noted that City Council / August 25, 2015 Page 9 of 14