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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Hardin, Skaff, Burandt, Johns, and <br /> Kanaventi. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> 3.02: Approve Meeting Minutes Dated November 9, 2017 <br /> Motion by Member Skaff, seconded by Member Hardin, to approve the November 9, 2017, <br /> minutes as presented. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Steffen, Members Skaff, Hardin, Burandt, Johns, and <br /> Kanaventi. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br /> Chairperson Steffen welcomed the newest member of the EDA and provided him an opportunity <br /> to introduce himself. <br /> Member Kanaventi introduced himself and provided background information noting that he has <br /> been a Ramsey resident since 2002. <br /> 4. EDA BUSINESS <br /> 4.01: Rum River Hills Development Proposal <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama presented the staff report. <br /> Chairperson Steffen referenced the trunk sewer line and asked when that is planned, whether that <br /> is in the near future or far into the future. <br /> Economic Dev. Mgr./Assistant City Administrator Brama provided additional input on the <br /> process that is followed to consider a request to build a line shown on the plan. He noted that <br /> there would be a cost benefit development analysis involved, before making a final decision to <br /> extend any new particular trunk line. Just because a line is shown in the trunk plan, it doesn't <br /> require the city to build it. The trunk sewer plan allows that discussion to occur, as the line is <br /> planned and funded. He explained the reasoning that this trunk line was recently added to the <br /> plan, noting that it was not just because of this proposed project, however that was a factor. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill provided additional details on trunk line <br /> construction, noting that construction is development driven decision making process. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked for details on the zoning change and Comprehensive Plan amendment <br /> that would be needed. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the property is not guided for urban <br /> services, but noted that because the sewer plans have changed, the property can then be changed <br /> to match. He provided additional details on the zoning, noting that part of the property is zoned <br /> for golf course and therefore would need to be changed along with a change to support the <br /> requested density. He provided additional details on the discussion that occurred on a broad <br /> scale at the Planning Commission. He stated that while there are items that need to be worked <br /> Economic Development Authority/December 14,2017 <br /> Page 2 of 9 <br />