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Mayor Pro Tern Elvig commented Outlot A is for the theater, but he recalls the front is still negotiable for the retail aspect. Community Development Director Trudgeon explained this will set up the exact lot configuration. Mayor Pro Tern Elvig suggested Outlot A being split into Outlots A and Al if it will be separated in the futttre. Community Development Director Trudgeon replied this could be done if it was known how the outlot will be split. He explained it can be split again in the future. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt resolution #05- 05-151 approving the final plat of Ramsey Town Center 5th Addition contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated May 20, 2005. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Case #17: Consider Authorizing Bids for Improvement Project 02-34, Ramsey Municipal Parking Facility Moved up in the agenda to be acted on as Case #4B. Case #18: Authorizing the Release of the Draft Pulte Homes Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) Community Development Director Trudgeon stated on January 12, 2005 the City received a sketch plan for the development of property located west of Armstrong Boulevard, east of Puma Street, north of State Highway 10, and south of Alpine Drive. Pulte Homes is proposing a development that will consist of small lot single family, attached townhomes, and twinhome units. A portion of the property is zoned TC-2, which will not be developed by Pulte at this time. The development is proposing close to 800 residential units and therefore is subject to an Environmental Assessment Worksheet. The City engaged the services of Bolton and Menk to complete the required EAW. He explained a draft EAW document has been prepared for the project and is now ready for consideration. Under Chapter 4410.1500 of Minnesota Rules, the City is required to release a Draft EAW to various state, county, and multi-jurisdictional agencies fi~r review and comment. In addition, the draft EAW document will be available to the general public £or their comments. There is a 30-day review period, with the possibility of an additional 15 day extension, for everyone to address the review and comment on the EAW document. The City will then have to address the comments and adopt a final EAW document and make a final determination on whether the project needs to conduct an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). 1 le advised staff is recommending that the City Council adopt the enclosed resolution authorizing the release of the Pulte Development Draft EAW for comment and review. City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 20 of 26