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Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to introduce Ordinance #17-14 to amend Section 177-122 (Public/Quasi-Public) to identify solar energy systems as a Conditional Use Permit to guide the approval process for these types of systems. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No:None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution#17-11-289 Approving the Issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to Connexus Energy to Allow the Installation and Maintenance of a Solar Energy System as a Principal Use in the Public/Quasi-Public District and Declaring Terms of Same, contingent upon review and approval of the Final Site Plan and Landscape Plan by the City Council and subject to review by the City Attorney to ensure decommissioning costs are the responsibility of the applicant. Further discussion: Councilmember Kuzma stated that while he thinks that this could be a good project for the community, he has not heard compelling arguments that there could be some issues. He stated that this project could raise the value of the adjacent property. He stated that the County owns the property and is a willing participant in this lease. He stated that this is a positive project that he will support. Councilmember LeTourneau appreciated the comments from the community and thanked Connexus for bringing forward an innovative project like this and for considering Ramsey to be their home. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, and Shryock. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. Mayor Strommen briefly recessed the meeting at 9:05 p.m. Mayor Strommen reconvened the meeting at 9:09 p.m. 7.02: Consider Adoption of Ordinance #17-18 Amending Street Names in the Riverstone Subdivision; Case of Capstone Homes/Riverstone Development,LLC Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt the ordinance as presented. Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by. Councilmember Johns, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and Adopt Ordinance #17-18 Amending Street Names in the Riverstone Subdivision. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Riley absent Councilmember Shryock aye Councilmember LeTourneau aye Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember Kuzma aye City Council/November 14, 2017 Page 12 of 14