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$100,000 worth of sales tax and about$10,000 worth of property tax. Mr. Mulrooney expressed the following concerns: · There have been threats about their license and whether a business like theirs would be eligible to have a license for 2007 · The ordinance is complicated; it consists of 18 pages and has had four revisions · Questions regarding their first inspection have not been answered · The ordinance is ambiguous · In order for their business to come into compliance with paving it would be a financial hardship at a cost of approximately $50,000 to $60,000 Mr. Mulrooney stated he would suggest this ordinance be revisited, and that they possibly gut the ordinance or certain parts of the ordinance. He appreciates being a member of the business community in Ramsey and his long term goal is to be here for a long time. Mayor Gamec explained if the Council thought this ordinance was completely right they would take action on the inspections tonight. They will be reviewing the ordinance and will notify the business owners. The letters of the business owners will be entered into the record. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to forward the results of the Highway 10 Inspection Series to a City Council work session for further discussion. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Authorization for Release of the Draft Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) for Ramsey Crossings Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed that the City Council initiated the Ramsey Crossings redevelopment project on February 14, 2006. Since that time, Robert Muir Companies has been selected as the master developer for Ramsey Crossings, and planning is underway for the project. Because of the project's size, state law requires an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EA W) be prepared. A draft EA W document has been prepared for the project by Bolton and Menk, and is now ready for consideration. Under Chapter 4410.1500 of Minnesota Rues, the City is required to release a Draft EA W to various state, county, and multi- jurisdictional agencies for review and comment. In addition, the Draft EA W document will be available to the general public for their comments. Mr. Trudgeon provided a brief overview of the Draft EA W. He advised there is a 30-day review period with the possibility of an additional 15 day extension for agencies and the general public to review and comment on the EA W document. The City will then have to address the comments, adopt a final EA W document, and make a determination on whether the project requires the completion of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Staff expects to bring the final document before the City Council in January or February. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #06-12-381 authorizing the release of the Ramsey Crossings EA W. City Council / December 12, 2006 Page 16 of29