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June 2, 2014 Page 3 of 4 development agreement. Mayor Jacobsen asked if any further soil testing would be completed before the footings and foundation were constructed. Mr. Haakenson explained that soil testing was conducted and the southeastern portion of the site would require geo-piers, which were a significant cost. He appreciated the assistance from staff on assisting with this concern. Motion by Councilmember Burg, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution authorizing a Contract for Private Redevelopment by and between the City of New Brighton and Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. and Ryan Companies US, Inc. for an office project in New Brighton Exchange. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 2. Consideration of a Plat, Site Plan, and Planned Unit Development to allow construction of a 125,000 SF corporate headquarters building and associated site improvements on Block A & F within New Brighton Exchange. Report No. 14 -137. City Manager Lotter explained Planning Coordinator Gundlach would be presenting this item to Council. Planning Coordinator Gundlach stated the applicant is requesting Planned Unit Development, Plat, and Site Plan approvals to allow development of a 10 -acre site with a 125,000 SF corporate headquarters, to include office, research and development, and accessory warehouse uses for Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI). Included in the request is the construction of 416 surface parking stalls and approximately 350 feet of public right -0f - -way to be known as Central Park Boulevard. The request also includes four loading docks, a sidewalk along Old Highway 8 NW, and Central Park Boulevard, landscaping, ground and wall signage, and a private outdoor plaza feature at the northwest comer of the building. The applicant has proposed an aggressive timetable, requiring Preliminary and Final PUD and Preliminary and Final Plat approvals to be considered simultaneously. The proposed Site Plan illustrates a future building expansion of up to 75,000 SF and additional area at the north end of the 10 -acre site for future surface parking to accommodate the expansion. The proposed expansion is anticipated to occur in the next 5 years. The current proposal does not include approval of the future expansion, but rather the applicant or future owner, will be required to submit separate PUD and Site Plan application t that time. The project area is located within the NBE redevelopment area. The land sale and financials are addressed within the Redevelopment Agreement, which is being considered as a separate item on the June 2nd agenda. Staff finds that all criteria have been met and the Findings of Fact for approval are noted within the proposed Resolution. Staff explained the Planning Commission reviewed this request at their April 15�' meeting and recommended approval ofthe Resolution with conditions. Motion by Councilmember Bauman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to adopt a Resolution approving a Plat, Site Plan, and Planned Unit Development to allow construction of a 125,000 SF corporate headquarters building and associated site improvements on Block A & F within New Brighton Exchange request subject to 14 conditions. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Consideration of a Resolution Supporting CSI's Job Creation Fund Application. Report No. 14 -138. City Manager Lotter explained Community Development Director Femelius would be presenting this item to Council. Community Development Director Fernelius stated as part of CSI's planned expansion in NBE, CSI is seeking assistance of $2.0 million from the Minnesota Department ofEmployment and Economic Development (DEED) from the Job Creation Fund. This program provides assistance in the form oftax 2. Consideration ofaP14 Site Plan, and Planned Unit Development to allow constmcdon of a 125,000 SF corporate headquatters building and associated site improvernmts on BlockA & F withJnNew Brighton Exchange. Report No. 14 137. 3. Consideration ofa Resolution Supporting CSI's Job Creation Fund Application ReportNo. 14 -138.