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City Administrator Ulrich noted that the application is delayed at least 60 days because of the Comprehensive Plan amendment and therefore there would be sufficient time for staff to consider the matter and to obtain the input of the Public Works Committee. City Planner Anderson noted that the City has already granted approval of the Comprehensive Plan amendment contingent upon the approval of the Metropolitan Council and therefore the item would not necessarily have to come back to the Council. He noted that the approval could be made and the item can still be directed back to the Public Works Committee. Councilmember Riley asked for additional information on the tree clearing agreement and recommended action. City Planner Anderson stated that it would not be prudent to take that action until the approval is gained from the Metropolitan Council. He stated that Ramsey has its own standards in regard to tree preservation and grading, but noted that part of the process is the reguiding of the property. He noted that the specific concerns that arose were regarding tree removal and therefore staff believes that work should be delayed until the approval is gained from the Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Riley stated that he would not support delaying this process. Councilmember LeTourneau stated that the application has to be consistent with the guidelines and because of the inconsistencies with the watermain and Metropolitan Council; he does not feel like he could support moving forward until those are resolved. He stated that the normal operating process requires the developer to cover those costs and this appears to be inconsistent. City Administrator Ulrich noted that one solution would be to approve the plat without a cost- share and then go back through the process to determine if a cost-share would be available. Councilmember Shryock asked the timeline for the project if approval was given to the project, contingent upon the other items. City Planner Anderson noted that the Metropolitan Council invoked a 60-day extension, and may not take the full 60 days. He suggested allowing staff to provide the additional information to the Metropolitan Council, noting that the information was not initially requested by the Metropolitan Council. Councilmember Williams echoed the comments of Councilmember LeTourneau, noting that there are a number of contingencies and therefore did not see an element of urgency to rush the approval until those items are resolved. She thought that perhaps clarity and certainty would be provided if the Council had an opportunity to review the final plan once the contingencies are approved. City Planner Anderson provided additional details on the contingencies that are considered normal and noted that perhaps the cost-share element is left out. He explained that staff suggests no work occurring until the approval is gained from the Metropolitan Council as that makes the most sense. City Council/February 28,2017 Page 6 of 10