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5.13: Adopt Resolution #21-261 Approving Amendment No. 2 to Development Agreement for COR Sapphire Addition; Case of PSD, LLC 5.14: Adopt Resolution #21-262 to Approve Acceptance of a Grant for Dedicated DWI Enforcement 5.15: Adopt Resolution #21-264 Approving Distribution of Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) for Trott Brook North; Case of Sotarra. 5.16: Adopt Resolution #21-267 Accepting Local Partnership Program Funding for Riverdale Drive Extension – Llama Street to Bowers Drive, Improvement Project #20-05. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Musgrove, Heineman, Howell, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. 6. PUBLIC HEARING -None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS th 7.00: Adopt Resolution #21-175 Approving a Home Occupation Permit for 8351 160 Avenue NW (Project 21-119); Case of Jacob Johnson. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed a request for a home occupation permit, which came forward through the Code Enforcement Program due to commercial vehicles that are stored on the th property at 8351 160 Avenue NW. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the permit, including use of the garage for storage and mechanical work, and for 16 trips for employees to and from the site, and onsite storage. The applicant indicated a desire to expand the business on site as his business grows. The home occupation permit would run with the applicant and not the property, until Mr. Johnson leaves the property. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated a significant number of neighbors came out in support of the applicant, and the Planning Commission recommended City Council approval of the permit. Councilmember Riley asked whether all resident complaints have been resolved. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the applicant has cleaned up the subject property, and all parking has been moved onsite. She added there has been general improvement on the applicant’s part. She noted the permit is only for the landscaping equipment. th Jim Nelson, 8324 159 Lane NW, a 35-year resident of Ramsey, stated he owns the property south of Mr. Johnson’s property. He added he commends Mr. Johnson for starting a business in Ramsey and employing people. He noted he has several concerns about bringing a business like this into a residential neighborhood. Mr. Nelson stated businesses should not be allowed on a parcel of land in a residential neighborhood, even though this parcel is 1.67 acres. He added there are small children in the neighborhood, and there is truck traffic going to and from the property twice a day. He expressed City Council / September 14, 2021 Page 5 of 19