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Medtronic Review October 10, 2005 Page 12 (5) The demonstrated need for such use. The need has been demonstrated by more than a year of discussions and negotiations between the City and Medtronic, discussions and negotiations between the City and the legislature, between the City and various state agencies and has been expressed in a year of discussion and cooperation between the City and the counties or Ramsey and Anoka, and the cities of Blaine and Shoreview, all of who are supportive of this project. Adverse Effects Summary: Staff and the Planning Commission, by virtue of their resolution recommending approval of the rezoning, would submit that there are no compelling adverse effects associated with this project, and any impacts resulting from the proposed development will be or have been mitigated to the satisfactory approvals of all governing agencies, including the Met Council, the Department of Natural Resources, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the Rice Creek Watershed District, the Federal Highway Administration and the Federal Aviation Administration. Planning Commission Action: The Planning Commission reviewed and considered the development stage plans, the preliminary plat and proposed rezoning at their meetings on September 21, 2005 and again on October 5, 2005. Their resolution of approval is attached for the Council’s reference. Recommendation: Based upon all of the above information, the supporting plans and documentation associated with this request, staff and the Planning Commission recommends the City Council open the public hearing and take testimony from staff, the applicants, residents and other interested parties and then consider the following actions: 1. Approve the Medtronic CRM development stage plans. Resolution 6630 is attached for the Council’s consideration. 2. Approve the Medtronic CRM preliminary plat. Resolution 6631 is attached for the Council’s consideration. Along with the resolution approving the preliminary plat, Ordinance 765 which vacates the excess easements and right of way associated with the Medtronic plat has been prepared and is available for introduction and first reading. 3. Introduce and approve the first reading of Ordinance 764, an ordinance rezoning the Medtronic CRM campus from I-1, Light Industrial, to PUD, Planned Unit Development. If anyone should have questions regarding this report or the plans which you already have in your possession, please do not hesitate to contact me at 763-717-4021. Respectfully submitted, Jim Ericson Community Development Director