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Mayor Strommen reconvened the meeting at 7:47 p.m. 7.03: Consider Easement Vacations, Final Plat, and Development Agreement for Brookfield 8th Addition (Project#16-78); Case of Brookfield Land,LLC City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #17- 05-111 granting Final Plat approval of Brookfield 8th Addition, vacating existing drainage, utility and temporary trail easements, accepting a pedestrian and bicycle easement, approving both a Development Agreement and Grading and Tree Clearing Agreement and directing staff to work with the applicant on an ecological protection easement for the wetlands and stormwater ponds. He noted that the primary contingencies identified by the City Council in February, which were the Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA) and considering a request to participate in a cost share to complete the looping of the watermain to 166th Avenue have been addressed. He stated that the Metropolitan Council approved the CPA on April 26th and the Public Works Committee unanimously recommended the City contribute a not-to-exceed amount of$50,000 to complete the looping of the water line. He stated that the Final Plat conforms with the approved Preliminary Plat, and new drainage and utility easements, and a new permanent trail easement will be provided with the Final Plat. He noted that a representative from Capstone Homes is present to address any questions that may arise. Councilmember Johns referenced the cost share and asked if that was a do not exceed amount. City Planner Anderson confirmed that the language would be capped at $50,000 for the City's portion of the cost share. Councilmember Riley noted that this case was delayed because of the Metropolitan Council but noted that two months later the item was approved with no changes. He asked the service that was provided then by the Met Council. He commended staff for their efforts. Mayor Strommen stated that the item was not tabled awaiting a service from the Met Council but simply awaiting Met Council to have a full review and continue the dialogue. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #17-05-111 Granting Approval of Final Plat, Easement Vacations, Easement Acceptance, and Agreements Related to Brookfield 8th Addition and to direct staff to pursue an ecological easement over the wetlands and stormwater ponds. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember LeTourneau. 7.04: Consider Adopting Ordinance #17-04 Amending Irrigation Requirements (Project #17-104) City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Environmental Policy Board and the Planning Commission to adopt Ordinance #17-04 amending the irrigation standards. City Council/May 9, 2017 Page 8 of 11