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Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to authorize the attached model homes for Vistas at North Commons. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Shryock, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.03: Consider Stone Brook Children's Academy; Multiple Actions Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and the six recommendations included within the proposed resolution. He noted that items one through five are administrative in nature and are consistent with the past approvals. He explained that with this resolution, the City is simply formalizing said actions. He stated that item six has been reviewed by the EDA and CMDC and both have recommended approval. Councilmember Riley stated that the EDA did recommend approval of the revolving loan fund. He stated that while the EDA does not operate as a bank, there is a banker on the EDA and an analysis was also done by CMDC. Councilmember Kuzma asked for information on the process to move forward for construction. Jeff Benedict, Vanguard Construction, estimated that construction would begin in about two to three weeks and would span about 4.5 months. Mike Mulrooney, CMDC, provided a summary of his memorandum that was included in the Council packet. He stated that this project stands every chance of success with the community and how the community is changing for the future. He noted that the project is still awaiting SBA approval. Councilmember LeTourneau hoped that the SBA finds this project to be as great as it has been presented to be. He noted that he is very excited to see this project move forward as it will be another great business in the community. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #17-08-200 Authorizing the City of Ramsey to Sell 0.85 Acres of City Owned Land, Authorize a Right-of-Entry Agreement, Authorize a Right-of-Re-Entry Agreement, Authorize a Cost-Share Arrangement for Yolite Street, Authorize a Purchase Agreement Amendment, and Authorize a $100,000 EDA Loan for the Proposed Stone Brook Children's Academy and Childcare Center. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. City Council/August 8,2017 Page 6 of 7