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general,however,state requirements local approvals for the location of a I for environmental review provide an proposal be granted before state appropriate"escape hatch"from the approvals for design details are , 60-day limit that is available if a considered. '.. IT S OtT proposal"may have the potential for To play it safe and to avoid any significant environmental effects." automatic approvals under the new statute,cities should live within the new What if state or federal time limits for all applicable city •�, approvals are required? approvals,whether or not state or Sometimes a proposed development federal approvals are also required.It requires state or federal approvals ih will be the rare case-if there are any at addition to city action.How does the all-where a state or federal approval w new statute apply then?One provision must come first.If a city believes it is of the new statute provides that the 60- confronted with such a case,it should day time limit for city action is ex- not rely on subdivision 3(e)to delay tended if an application submitted to a city action on a proposal without first city requires the prior approval of a consulting the city's attorney. s state or federal agency.In that case, the Questions about how the new law ° city's deadline for acting on the applies will continue to arise and be application is extended until 60 days resolved as cities acquire more expert- �9 .kso after the required prior approval is ence under the new law.Cities with �� granted. questions about how the law applies in When does this provision give cities a particular case should contact their extra time to act?The statute can be city attorney,the League research staff read in two different ways.Under one or the author.r reading,cities may wait until after all state or federal approvals are granted. For a copy of this article that includes The better and safer view,however,is legal cites,please contact League of that the escape valve provided by this Minnesota Cities,Communications Team, provision applies only in cases where (612)281-1200 or(800)925.1122. N something about the state or federal _ permit requirements requires that such a Karen Cole is an attorney at Popham + . Ulll permit be granted before local approv- Haik Schnobrich&Kaufman who Out. of Llle Or `f als are given. In conversations with practices in the areas of public sector state and federal agency staff,we have and commercial representation,with a been unable to identify any state or focus on land use disputes.Karen may For Performance and federal approvals that meet this test.In be reached at(612)3342501,or via fact,state agencies may prefer that the Internet at ColeK @popham.com. Flexibly We just released our new PACE software modules for municipalities and utililities,a new generation of MUNICIPAL & RECYCLING CLIP ART integrated software unequalled for Are your publications saddled with generic, managing information. Out-of--the- ordinary clip art? Finally, clip art specifically from Dynamic Arts ordinary features include fourth gen- designed for your publishing arenal eration technology,instant inquiry, quick jump flexibility...and more! • Developed by municipal experts for all municipal departments For PACE-setting performance in • Unique,original graphic images software,call toll-free 1-800 443-8831. • Professionally drawn Line Art ♦ High resolution,PCX images, IBM "�" `_ compatible ♦ Over 80 images per disk { Disk Price Send check to: Recycling 20.00 Dynamic Arts Your y g $ Municipal $20,00 320 E.Maple#223 PubOcallon Birmingham.MI Precision Computer Systems 48009 �• q� 4501 S.Technology Drive g Demo Disk 10 Imaes h� Recycling $5.00 Free Brochure � ru�F Sioux Falls, SD 57106 Call(810)642-8489 \Ik I 605-362-1260 Municipal $5.00 or concoct us at .1 Dynarts@col.com Before... AFTERI 800-643-8831 MINNESOTA CITIES!MAY 1996 3__--,> :..'-"_^_ 39