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Councilmember Musgrove asked, as a point of order, whether her motion should have referenced the scheduling of the budget levy meeting on December 14, 2021, at 7:00 p.m., and adopting the general fund budget and EDA budget. City Administrator Ulrich agreed all 3 resolutions can be referenced in one motion. He stated a friendly amendment to the Resolution could include the 3 Resolutions for the proposed 2022 levy of $15,321,278, including Resolutions #21-280 and 21-281. Councilmembers Musgrove and Heineman agreed. Councilmember Musgrove requested the following addition to her original motion, based on Option 1: -Setting the Budget Levy Meeting for December 14, 2021 at 7:00 p.m., and adopting the General Fund Budget and EDA Budget. Councilmember Heineman agreed. Mayor Kuzma stated Councilmember Howell is speculating about whether the franchise fee would have to be raised. He added there was never any intent to raise the franchise fee, and there was a solid plan to cover roads. Councilmember Woestehoff requested clarification that Mayor Kuzma was addressing Councilmember Musgrove. Mayor Kuzma agreed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Musgrove, Heineman, Howell, and Specht. Voting No: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff and Riley. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #21-248 Granting Preliminary Plat Approval for North Brook Meadows, Case of Landform and Platinum Land LLC (Project 21-131 – Hunt Property) Senior Planner Chloe McGuire Brigl reviewed the proposed preliminary plat approval for Northbrook Meadows, which has been reviewed before by the City Council. All standards are met in the development, which is consistent with the City’s Zoning Code and Comprehensive Plan. Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated the City is required to approve this request as it meets all requirements. A traffic study was completed by Vernon Swing, recommending a right turn lane rdrd on 173 Avenue out of the site and a dedicated turn lane into the property at 173 Avenue. City th Staff is recommending restriping of a dedicated turn lane at 175 Avenue contingent upon County approval. No improvements are proposed in the flood plain at the northwest corner of the property. City Staff recommends a contingency that the applicant works with the gas company to ensure that the gas easement on the property is marked on site, and to create an informational flyer for residents about the easements. City Staff has confirmed that each lot has 80 feet of buildable width outside the easement. City Council / September 28, 2021 Page 9 of 18