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WHEREAS, by February 9, 2021, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and <br /> agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board(EQB)distribution list and other interested parties; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor, <br /> commencing the 30-day public comment period; and <br /> WHEREAS, a press release and public notice for the EAW was submitted to the Anoka County <br /> Union Herald and published on February 5,2021,announcing the completion of the EAW,its availability <br /> to interested parties, and the process for submitting comments on the EAW; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held a Public Hearing and reviewed the Preliminary Plat <br /> on January 7, 2021; and <br /> WHEREAS,the Planning Commission denied a Variance to change the street name for Unicorn <br /> Street. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COi.NCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br /> 1. That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants preliminary plat contingent approval of Riverstone <br /> South Addition in accordance with relevant City Codes, contingent upon the following <br /> conditions: <br /> a. Plat/Subdivision- Plans subject to current Staff Review Comments and final approval by <br /> City Engineer <br /> b. Riverdale Drive - City Approval of a contract for the Riverdale Drive Extension along <br /> with Cost Share Agreement consistent with previous City Council Direction <br /> i. Current cost share agreement is based on current estimates. Final cost share <br /> agreement is subject to final costs based on an awarded contract for construction. <br /> ii. Must also include an Assessment/Petition and Waiver Agreement to assess the <br /> Property Owner and Developer shares back to benefiting properties. <br /> iii. In lieu of a Petition and Waiver Agreement/Assessment Agreement,the City may <br /> consider an assessment project consistent with Minnesota Statutes Chapter 429. <br /> c. Park Dedication — Park Dedication shall be satisfied through a combination of 1 Acre <br /> Land Dedication and a Park Dedication Fee of$350,000. <br /> d. Tree Preservation — Developer shall convey a 7 acre parcel to preserve a portion of the <br /> existing forest as indicated on the Preliminary Plat. <br /> i. The City will work to secure $350,000 from an outside funding source for the <br /> acquisition of the Tree Preservation Area. <br /> 1. The City Council authorizes Staff to submit a funding request to the Anoka <br /> County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) for this <br /> purpose. <br /> 2. The City Council directs Staff to find a City funding source for this <br /> purpose if the ACHRA request is unsuccessful. <br /> ii. The City does not support an additional credit to Park Dedication Fees to fund <br /> this $350,000 expenditure. <br /> Resolution#21-101 <br /> Page 2 of 4 <br />