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Councilmember Shryock provided additional details noting that the direct access to Highway 10 <br /> could be closed in the future, but access would still be provided by the frontage road. <br /> Ms. Limachi replied that would not be a problem and thanked Councilmember Shryock for the <br /> information. <br /> Acting Mayor LeTourneau noted that the Planning Commission held a public hearing and asked <br /> if there were comments from the community. <br /> City Planner Anderson replied that they did not receive any written or verbal comments from the <br /> public. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to introduce <br /> Ordinance #18-15 amending conditional uses in the B-1 and B-2 Business Districts to allow for <br /> religious institutions, and Adopt Resolution #18-182 Approving a Request from Crees Ministries <br /> for a Conditional Use Permit to Allow a Religious Institution in the B-2 Business District at the <br /> Property Located at 6760 Highway 10 NW in Ramsey, Minnesota, contingent upon adoption of <br /> Ordinance#18-15. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Shryock, Kuzma, <br /> Johns, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br /> 7.04: Review Site Plan and Amended Conditional Use Permit for Green Valley Green <br /> House (Project#17-120) <br /> City Planner Anderson reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning <br /> Commission and staff to approve Resolution#18-178, granting Site Plan approval and approving <br /> an amended Conditional Use Permit for Green Valley Green House's greenhouse operations. <br /> Councilmember Riley invited the applicant to speak to the Council. <br /> Aaron Davis, 6381 178th Lane, stated that the business is thankful that it is in a position to be <br /> planning an expansion of the greenhouses. He stated that as the phased expansion moves <br /> forward, they are looking at their business and customer base and are requiring more space for <br /> their products. He stated that currently they are outsourcing about six acres of other greenhouse <br /> facilities, and thQ proposed expansion would attempt to bring that business back into Ramsey <br /> over the course of the next ten years. <br /> Councilmember Shryock stated that it is exciting to see a Ramsey business continue to grow and <br /> expand. She stated that she is interested in a possible negotiation of land in the future for trail <br /> purposes, as the Trott Brook corridor is important. <br /> Mr. Davis agreed that he hopes to continue discussions with staff. <br /> City Council/September 25,2018 <br /> Page 10 of 13 <br />