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Keith McDonald, Shingobee Builders, Inc. stated the discussion is in the construction of East and West Ramsey Parkway, and where to start and stop with that construction. This becomes purely economical. There is simply not enough money in this closing to construct West and West Ramsey Parkway from Armstrong Boulevard to Zeolite Street. He has met with Patrick Trudgeon and Brian Olson and he understands staffs rationale, but this is purely economical, and whether they continue to try to move forward with things. The other option would be to delay this until there is enough land closing to generate enough money to build the roadways. Mr. McDonald stated it does not do Shingobee Builders any good to build the road because they cannot own it at the end of the day. There are things that could be worked into the agreement, such as with the next outlot they would have to finish the road between the access points. In roundabout numbers the cost to complete the roadway and utility work just from Armstrong Boulevard to get to the bank is approximately $200,000, and approximately $1.2 million to get to Zeolite Street. Councilmember Cook commented it would be easier for Shingobee to sell the property behind the bank if there is a road finished out to Zeolite Street. Mr. McDonald replied the problem is that he does not necessarily control that land. The land that is proposed to be townhouses or offices is not included in their purchase agreement and Shingobee has no control over it. Mayor Gamec indicated staff should work with Shingobee Builders further regarding the construction of West Ramsey Parkway. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve Resolution #06-08-269 adopting Findings of Fact #0776 relating to the request for a conditional use permit to operate a drive-thru for bank services associated with the proposed Klein Bank in the Ramsey Town Center development. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #06- 08-270 to approve the conditional use permit request for Klein Bank to operate a drive-thru in the TC-2 Zoning District; Case of Shingobee Builders, Inc., based on the findings of fact, and contingent on the following items: 1) The installation of a berm on both the west and the north boulevards between the parking areas/drive aisles and the sidewalk to reduce the visual impact of the parking lot and drive-thru in these areas 2) The installation of pedestrian-oriented fencing, as discussed, to frame the sidewalk area 3) The installation of tall shrubs and small trees to provide additional screening 4) Compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated July 28,2006 Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Jeffrey, Elvig, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmembers Olson and Strommen. City Council / August 22, 2006 Page 12 of 18