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7.02: Adopt Ordinance #16-03 Amending the Wetland Protection Overlay District to Establish Wetland and Storm Water Pond Setbacks and Establish a Minimum Lot Depth for Newly Created Residential Lots (Project No. 16-39) City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission to adopt Ordinance #16-03 establishing a wetland/storm water pond setback of 16.5 feet and establishing a minimum lot depth standard for all newly created residential lots. Councilmember Kuzma stated that at the last Council meeting, as the representative to the Lower Rum River Water Management Organization he believes that this is a good move for the City. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #16-03 Amending Subdivision VI (Wetland Protection Overlay District) and Article III Division 3 (Design Standards and Required Improvements) of the Ramsey City Code. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Shryock aye Councilmember Williams aye Councilmember LeTourneau absent Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. 7.03: Aeon Purchase Agreement (Portions of Case May be Closed to the Public) Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation for the Council to review the Purchase Agreement from Aeon for the purchase of City owned land. He noted that the EDA reviewed this case on May 5th and recommended moving forward with the Purchase Agreement, subject to adding a construction deadline provision. James Lenhoff, Vice President of Housing Development at Aeon, reviewed the mission and vision of Aeon noting that the company owns and manages each of the apartment buildings that they develop. He stated that because they maintain ownership and maintenance they built a quality product that will last for a long time and will be an asset not only for Aeon but for the community it resides in. He stated that they are supportive of the architectural review process by the City because they understand the importance of being a good neighbor and will fit the space of the neighborhood and provided photographs of Aeon products found in the metro area. City Council / May 10, 2016 Page 6 of 10