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5. APPROVE AGENDA Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to approve the agenda as presented. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Riley, Heinrich, Kuzma, and Musgrove. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Adopt Resolution #19-174 Approving Development Agreement for M&G Trailer at 9387 Highway 10 NW (Project No. 19-116); Case of Stone Construction Inc. and M&G Trailer City Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed the staff report and recommendation of the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution #19-174 approving the amended development agreement as proposed. Councilmember Heinrich asked for additional details on the City Code, which addresses texturization and accent colors. City Planner McGuire Brigl stated that each section of the City Code provides design materials, noting that the language is subjective in this district. She stated that there have not been comments that the regulation is too strict. She explained that the language is written broadly with the ability for the City Council to approve. Steve Young, applicant, stated that he has been disappointed by this process. He explained that he currently has a business, which he cannot expand because of future highway expansion which forces him to move and limits the value of the property. He stated that this was the only available location in Ramsey. He stated that looking back he wishes that he would have chosen a site in Elk River rather than Ramsey. He stated that Ramsey residents and employees within the city still have to leave the community to shop and eat. He noted that staff first requested $144,000 in surety, which has since been dropped to $75,000. He stated that amount is still much higher than any surrounding community and explains why the City is not seeing the desired development. He stated that he is a local business owner that supports other local communities and contributes to Happy Days. He noted that most other communities allow panels and there are two other recently constructed businesses that use similar materials. Mayor LeTourneau thanked Mr. Young for his comments. He stated that there was a specific question from the Council regarding the opportunity to provide latitude to the City Code language. He stated that City staff takes direction from the City Council and therefore the Council is responsible for the actions of City staff. He commended City staff for the great job City Council / July 23, 2019 Page 4 of 10