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The decision of wanting open space behind their home will have to be made by the new owner. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that some of the basic problems are caused because the lots are smaller. Amendment failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, and Pearson. Abstained: Councilmember Kurak. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, and Elvig. Voting No: Councilmembers Strommen, and Zimmerman. Abstained: Councilmember Kurak. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular meeting of the City Council at 9:30 p.m. Mayor Gamec called the regular meeting of the City Council back to order at 9:38 p.m. Case #5: Request for Final Plat Approval of Villas of Meadow Pointe Townhomes: Case of Allstate Development, LLC Case #6: Request for Final Plat Approval of Meadow Pointe: Case of Allstate Development, LLC Principal Planner Trudgeon presented a letter signed by Kevin McGhee of Allstate Development, LLC dated February 20, 2003, waiving the 60-day rule. Based on the letter, staff recommended that the Council table action on Cases #5 and #6. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to table action based on receiving waiver fi'om Mr. McGhee dated February 20, 2003 received by staff February 24, 2003. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #7: Authorization to Accept and Execute Metropolitan Livable Communities Grant Principal Planner Trudgeon stated that in July 2002, the City of Ramsey applied for a Livable Communities Grant from the Metropolitan Council to assist in the funding of the Sunwood Drive extension through the proposed Ramsey Town Center. In December 2002, the City of Ramsey received notification that it has been awarded $800,000.00 in Livable Communities grant money for the construction of Sunwood Drive. The costs for the Sunwood Drive street improvements through the whole Town Center area are estimated to be about $2.6 million. The total project, which includes the installation of public utilities (sewer, water, stormwater) is estimated to cost nearly $4 million. Under the proposed grant agreement, only costs associated with the street improvements are eligible for reimbursement. Under the grant agreement only "hard" costs are eligible for reimbursement (i.e. actual construction costs). Some examples of ineligible uses of City Council/February 25, 2003 Page 13 of 18