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7.02: Consider Adoption of Resolution #16-09-158 Granting Site Plan Approval for Anderson Dahlen Expansion Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve the Site Plan for the Anderson Dahlen Expansion. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #16-09-158 Granting Site Plan Approval for Anderson Dahlen. Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau commented that he is excited to see another Ramsey business expanding their site within the City. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, Kuzma, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.03: Consider Adoption of Resolution #16-09-165 Authorizing Use of Eminent Domain to Acquire a Drainage and Utility Easement over a Portion of 16259 Coquina St. N.W. City Attorney Langel reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution # 16-09- 165 authorizing the City Attorney to commence an eminent domain action to acquire a drainage and utility easement over part of 16259 Coquina Street. Mayor Strommen stated that while the City does not choose to use the tool of eminent domain, the tool does exist for situations of this nature. Councilmember Riley noted that this is a friendly condemnation and the property owner is being paid for the land being taken. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Williams. to Adopt Resolution #16-09-165 Authorizing Action to Condemn Drainage and Utility Easement. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Williams, LeTourneau, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Johns. 7.04: Receive Update on Strategic Plan Initiative — Corridor Improvement Program and Authorize Highway 10 Update Workshop Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and the feedback from the EDA noting that the EDA was supportive of the initiative as proposed. He noted that much of the discussion with the EDA centered on financial incentives/loans less than $25,000 to encourage facade and exterior improvements above and beyond code requirements. He stated that by consensus the EDA agreed to one initial workshop to scope potential alternatives, inviting individual businesses to participate to refine the alternatives, and then one final workshop to agree on a policy for consideration by the City Council. City Council / September 13, 2016 Page 5 of 14