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WHEREAS , a press release and public notice for the EAW was submitted to the Anoka County Union Herald and published on April 21, 2017, announcing the completion of the EAW, its availability to interested parties, and the process for submitting comments on the EAW; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a Public Comment Meeting on the EAW and Public Hearing and reviewed the Preliminary Plat on May 4 and recommended approval of said plat; and WHEREAS , the 30-day comment period for the EAW ended May 24, 2017 at 4:30 p.m., and the City of Ramsey accepted and responded to all written comments received; and WHEREAS , none of the comments received recommended preparation of an EIS, and none suggested that the project had the potential to cause significant environmental effects. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1.That the Ramsey City Council hereby determines that an Environmental Impact Statement is not required for the Riverstone Addition based on the following \[standard contingency\]. a.The EAW was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700 (2015), b.The EAW satisfactorily addressed the environmental issues for which existing information could have been reasonably obtained, c.Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, the project does not have the potential for significant environmental effects, d.The City makes a “Negative Declaration,” e.The City adopts the Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision for Riverstone Addition Environmental Assessment Worksheet (Record of Decision) and directs the Community Development Director to maintain the Record of Decision and to distribute it in accordance with the EQB rules. 2.That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants preliminary plat approval of Riverstone Addition in accordance with relevant City Codes, subject to the following conditions: a.Compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated June 9, 2017 \[standard contingency\]. b.The Developer entering into a Development Agreement with the City \[standard contingency\]. c.Metropolitan Council approving the request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment \[standard contingency\]. d.Revising the Preliminary Plat to add pedestrian crossings on Alpine Drive at Puma Street and Street H \[unique contingency\]. e.Revising the Preliminary Plat to modify Street B as outlined in the Staff Review Letter \[unique contingency\]. f.Vacating Road Easement for former Puma Street south of Bunker Lake Boulevard \[standard contingency\]. Resolution #17-06-144 Page 2 of 4