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Mayor Strommen stated that she could not tell the difference in percentages for floor area ratio either and suggested using visual examples to gather input on the technical standard. Community Development Director Gladhill noted that he recently experienced a three- dimensional experience in modeling, which helps to provide a visual example to the ratios. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to authorize distribution of The COR Interim Development Plan for public comment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, Shryock, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.07: Consider Adopting Resolution #17-09-232 (changed to #17-10-232) Requesting the use of the Anoka County HRA Fund; Case of City of Ramsey's New Business Park Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and noted that this case is administrative in nature. He stated that the City has reviewed multiple cases and has made multiple actions supporting this request. He noted that now that the overall project is moving forward (Capstone, PSD, etc.), staff would like to make a formal request to the ACHRA. He noted that the design for the remaining Bunker/Puma work will occur over the winter and construction is anticipated for spring/summer 2018. He stated that staff would like to complete this step before awarding a contract for the road construction. He noted that the EDA reviewed this case and recommended unanimous approval of the proposed resolution as the group felt that this action is consistent with the previous EDA/Council direction for the overall project. Councilmember Kuzma asked the portion that Ramsey would be responsible for. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama explained that this is simply a request for ACHRA funds. He noted that there are additional funds that would be used to fund the complete project and this would be a portion of the funding. He noted that this case is not authorizing any funds to be spent. Councilmember Kuzma stated that these funds are from the Ramsey taxes paid to the County as the City no longer has its own HRA. Councilmember Riley stated that it appears that this is the funding for Phase I of the Puma infrastructure. He asked if there is a plan for the funding of Phase II. Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager confirmed that this would fund Phase I of the project. He stated that this project would cover about two thirds of the required infrastructure. He noted that this infrastructure cost-share was negotiated with City participation because of the benefit the business park will bring to the community. He stated that Phase II would include residential development, which would have a different funding and may or may not include City participation. City Council/October 10, 2017 Page 10 of 14