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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM 6B STAFF ORIGINATOR: Michael Grochala, Community Development Director MEETING DATE: July 10, 2023 TOPIC: Consideration of Resolution No. 23-68, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Columbus, Scannell Properties AUAR VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5 INTRODUCTION Staff is requesting council approval of a Joint Powers Agreement (“JPA”) with the City of Columbus for Scannell Properties Environmental Review. BACKGROUND Scannell Properties, a nation development company, is considering the possible development of approximately 325 acres located in both Lino Lakes and the City of Columbus. The project could include up to 3.5 million square feet of industrial development. The development of the industrial park requires environmental review under state law. While the location is covered, in part, by the City’s I-35E Corridor Alternative Urban Area-wide Review (“AUAR”) document, Scannell has chosen to prepare an AUAR specific to their site. The AUAR process anticipates only one unit of government will act as the Responsible Governmental Unit (“RGU”) for the AUAR. Since the majority of the development is proposed within Lino Lakes, Lino Lakes will serve as the RGU for the project. The JPA establishes the process for joint review of the AUAR and responsibilities of each City. Each City will be responsible for their individual review costs, which shall be collected from the developer. Both Cities will participate in a pro-rata share of review costs for the required five- year updates, again borne by the developer. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution No. 23-68, Approving Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Columbus. ATTACHMENTS 1. AUAR Study Area Map 2. Resolution No. 23-68 3. Joint Powers Agreement