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7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider Preliminary Plat for Rum River Prairie (Project #17-149); Case of Eric Thomsen City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #18- 023 approving the Preliminary Plat of Rum River Prairie. He noted that staff believes that the proposed development is reasonable and compatible with the character of the surrounding development. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to Adopt Resolution #18-023 Granting Preliminary Plat Approval of Rum River Prairie, contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Further discussion: Mayor Strommen thanked staff and the Planning Commission for addressing the questions the Council would have otherwise raised. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 7.02: Consider Preliminary Plat and Site Plan of Affinity at Ramsey (Project No. 17-142); Case of Inland Group Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt Resolution #18-032 approving the requested Preliminary Plat for Affinity at Ramsey and adopt Resolution #18-033 approving the requested Site Plan for Affinity at Ramsey. He stated that the proposed project appears to comply with the bulk standards of The COR Design Framework and the proposed use would be an asset to The COR development as well as the City of Ramsey. He noted that in addition, the City Council approved by resolution, the Sketch Plan associated with the project. He stated that staff is support of this action contingent upon compliance with the Staff Review Letter. Mayor Strommen noted that there has been a healthy discussion on this item in the past. Councilmember Riley asked for details from the applicant. Keith James, representing the applicant, thanked the Council for the opportunity to speak. He expressed appreciation for the continued support for the project. He stated that further development of the plan has occurred since the last presentation including materials, number of units, and details on parking. He stated that the facility in Egan is under construction and that facility continues to gain deposits on units each week. He welcomed any questions the Council may have. Councilmember Kuzma asked for the estimated range on rents. City Council/February 27, 2018 Page 4 of 10