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6. PUBLIC HEARING None. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consider a Time Extension for Site Improvements Related to Northstar Truck & RV Parking - 15861 Jarvis St. NW Planning Manager Larson reviewed the Staff report in regard to the request for a time extension to June 1, 2026, for site improvements for Northstar Truck & RV Parking at 15861 Jarvis St. NW. Milaniya Oayenyagra, 21011 Peony Lane, Rogers, MN, the daughter of the applicant, came forward and shared that every vehicle currently on the property is licensed and registered. She noted that they have tenants from Alaska and Oklahoma, and these states only require license plates on the back of the vehicle. She explained that they have been working with the engineers and that they have had issues getting things approved to move forward. She said they have gotten rid of all of the dealership and salvage vehicles on the lot. She stated they have done everything the City has asked of them, and they are just waiting for the approval from the Lower Rum River WMO for a permit. Councilmember Buscher asked where there have been issues getting the engineering plans approved. Planning Manager Larson shared that the applicant's engineer was difficult to get a hold of and would not address all comments and concerns from Staff in the designs. Councilmember Riley said that he knows that the City's engineers worked with the applicants a lot on this project. He stated that this was sent to the Lower Rum River WMO without the City's engineer's approval. He noted that the WMO came back with the same comments as the engineers, which is why they have not given the applicant their requested permits. He said that when this was originally discussed, they said this seemed like a non-compliant user, and so far through the summer and into the fall, they have not been complying. He stated he is not inclined to grant this extension request. Ms. Oayenyagra shared that she has proof from Elk River that they were told that they did not have to worry about clearing anything on the property until November 1. She noted that when Code Enforcement Officer Swalchick comes out to the property, he takes pictures of what is on the Elk River side of their property. She said they have had to move items to the Elk River side of the property, as they are not compliant in Ramsey. She shared that they had seven vehicles towed away from their property a few weeks ago as the tenants were non-compliant. Councilmember Specht asked if Staff recommends this extension. Planning Manager Larson said they think it is a reasonable request; however, it is up to Council’s discretion. City Council / October 28, 2025 Page 4 of 8