City Council Work Session - June 3, 2024

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Votes (1)

Approve the agenda

ApprovedAll in favor

Moved by Steve · Seconded by Holly

the purpose of them is to help identify the potential for cumulative impacts that multiple developments could have
— Allison Harwood

AUAR purposeExplaining the utility of AUAR for long-term planning.

this is one component that will come forward as part of an analyzing a proposed project in the future
— Deana

Decision-makingDefining the role of environmental reviews in the city's decision-making process.

cities have used the AAR as a tool to incentivize developers to come to them because they already have this process completed
— Allison Harwood

Economic DevelopmentDescribing the economic benefits of pre-conducting environmental reviews.

DeanaCity staff

Introduced the informational session and guided council dialogue.

Allison HarwoodDirector of Natural Resources with WSB

Presentation on AUAR processes and environmental regulations.

Tom JacksonMinnesota AFCOM Chapter President

Invited speaker to discuss data center evolution and industry trends.

SteveCouncil Member

Asked clarifying questions about water/sewer usage in tech centers.

HollyCouncil Member

Inquired about study area scope and cumulative impacts beyond local developments.

Farmington, MinnesotaNorthtown Mall area (Blaine)