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G.5 Approve Resolution Approving Easements for 13011 Street Improvement Project As previously directed, staff has developed construction plans and specifications for the reconstruction of 1301h Street from Highway 61 to Goodview Avenue. As part of the design, a roundabout is planned for 130th Street at Flay Avenue along with a pedestrian trail on the north side of 130th Street. Easement acquisition needs have been identified in the SE and SW quadrants of 130th Street and Flay Avenue to accommodate the construction of this roundabout. Staff has met with the property owners and Beaver Ponds Association representatives regarding the project, and they have agreed to the compensation values previously authorized by City Council. The roadway is proposed to be realigned at the east end of the project to align with Goodview Avenue perpendicularly creating easement needs in this location as well. Staff was previously authorized to offer the land owner $17,100 dollars for the associated acquisition. Staff has met with the land owner on numerous occasions and have negotiated a purchase price of $25,100. Staff is recommending City Council approve the purchase price of $25,100. G.6 Approve Resolution for Submission of 2040 Comprehensive Plan to Met Council In 2017, the City initiated the planning process to update the 2030 Comprehensive Plan that was completed in 2008. As part of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan update, the City has held several meetings with residents, Commissions, and Council to gather feedback and understand community priorities and what has changed since that time. The City Council reviewed the Comprehensive Plan and held a public hearing on April 4, 2018. At that time, Council approved the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for distribution to affected jurisdictions and to the Metropolitan Council for preliminary review. There were several jurisdictions that commented on the plan, including the Met Council. Staff has made minor revisions to the plan per the comments that were received. The plan is now ready for submittal to the Met Council for formal review and approval. Staff recommends adoption the resolution approving the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for Metropolitan Council review. G.7 Approve Resolutions for Oneka Place 211 Addition Final Plat and Development Agreement CPDC- Pratt -Oakwood, LLP, is requesting approval of a final plat on parcels located north of Oneka Parkway and 159th Street. The site is currently vacant. The City Council approved the preliminary plat and PUD for Oneka Place at its May 21, 2018, meeting and a final plat for 54 lots on August 8, 2018. The final plat will replat 14 lots, which were proposed to be 55 feet wide, from the Oneka Place final plat to create 12 lots that are now proposed to be 65 feet wide. Staff has administratively processed the approval of a PUD modification to allow the change in lot size. The lots meet the minimum lot standards and requirements outlined in the regulations for the Oneka Place PUD. Staff recommends approval the resolution approving the Final Plat and Development Agreement for Oneka Place 2nd Addition, subject to City Attorney review and approval. G.8 Approve Termination of Purchase Agreement with Cozzies for City Property At its September 17, 2018, meeting the City Council approved a purchase agreement with Chris Cosgrove, owner of Cozzies Tavern and Grill, for the City owned property along Highway 61. The project to develop the property into a restaurant did not move forward. Further, the purchase agreement expired on January 25, 2019. Staff has drafted a letter to Mr. Cosgrove providing