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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Johns, Kuzma, <br />Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. <br />5. APPROVE AGENDA <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve the agenda <br />as presented. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, <br />Kuzma, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. <br />6. PUBLIC HEARING <br />None. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS <br />7.01: Consider Approvals Related to Plat Known as Covenant Meadows (Project #17- <br />102); Case of Eric Thomsen <br />Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the <br />Planning Commission and staff to approve rezoning of the subject property from R-1 Residential <br />(Rural Developing) to Planned Unit Development (PUD) and grant preliminary plat approval of <br />Covenant Meadows, contingent upon compliance with the staff review letter. It was noted staff <br />believes the proposed development is reasonable, compatible with the character of the <br />surrounding development, minimizes impacts to steep slopes adjacent to Trott Brook, and <br />provides the City with an important natural resource amenity surrounding Trott Brook. <br />Community Development Director Gladhill noted the point is to secure 15 acres of the corridor <br />as it is a tributary to the river and warranted protection. He said this action would be by the <br />developer and at no additional cost to the City and consolidate to the southern end of the <br />development. He noted the Planning Commission recommended approval of the plat and the <br />next step would be preparing the final plat for recording. <br />Councilmember Johns said she was pleased to see this deeded land to the City as it is a beautiful <br />amenity that should be maintained for everyone. She noted property owners typically want to <br />build and mow right up to the water so this buffer is important. <br />Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to Introduce Ordinance <br />#17-05 An Ordinance Amending Section 117-90 "Map" of Chapter 117 of the City Code of <br />Ramsey, Minnesota and Adopt Resolution #17-02-053 Granting Preliminary Plat approval of <br />Covenant Meadows. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Johns, Kuzma, <br />Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Strommen. <br />City Council / April 25, 2017 <br />Page 4 of 12 <br />