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