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Councilmember Howell nay Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Musgrove aye Mayor Kuzma aye Motion carried. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #21-101 Approving Preliminary Plat for Riverstone South Addition (Project No. 19-152) and Associated Approvals; Case of Capstone Homes  Accept Final Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Determine Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)  Adopt Ordinance #21-03 Amending Official Zoning Map  Approve Deviation from Street Name Grid  Approve Preliminary Plat Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval of this project and also recommends that the City not change the name of Unicorn Street to Pearson Street (technically a denied variance to this request). The Park and Recreation Commission recommends that park dedication be satisfied through the dedication of a one-acre parcel and cash contribution of $350,000. The Environmental Policy Board recommends that the City preserve the seven-acre tree preservation area. Councilmember Musgrove stated that she would support the street name change to Pearson and noted that discussion occurred at the Public Works Committee as well. She asked for the timeline related to payment for the seven acres and whether the HRA fund would be used for street funding. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied the fund would be a source for Riverdale Drive and confirmed there were sufficient funds for both activities. He stated that from the perspective of staff, Riverdale Drive will not move forward until the funding is secured per the cost-share agreement which would be in June or July. He stated that the developer would like clarity on the seven-acre payment prior to that time in order to move forward on its Purchase Agreement. Councilmember Musgrove commented that the Planning Commission discussion noted that the residents wanted the preservation of the seven acres, which was then part of the Development Agreement and the City would find the dollars for that. She asked for clarification from staff. Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that staff feels that it was made clear that outside funding would be needed for that purchase and acknowledged that was not fully agreed upon by the developer, but the Council agreed with that direction. He stated that the developer is asking the Council to agree to use the HRA fund if the outside funding cannot be gained. He stated that staff wants to ensure that too much is not being done by the City to support this project. Councilmember Specht referenced previous discussions related to the wooded area and the desired barrier between the development and Bowers Drive. He stated that the City agreed that the wooded area is an asset and while an outside source should be pursued it would not be fair to put that on City Council / April 13, 2021 Page 8 of 20