HomeMy Public PortalAbout2022-18 Resolution Approving Cates Industrial EAW Negative DeclarationResolution No. 2022-18
March 1, 2022
Member DesLauriers introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
CITY OF MEDINA
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-18
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RESPONSE TO COMMENTS,
FINDINGS OF FACT, AND RECORD OF DECISION FOR THE
CATES INDUSTRIAL PARK EAW AND MAKING A NEGATIVE DECLARATION
REGARDING THE NEED FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT
WHEREAS, the city of Medina (the “City”) is a municipal corporation, organized and
existing under the laws of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Rules 4410.4300 subpart 14, requires that an Environmental
Assessment Worksheet be prepared for projects that involve construction of a new or expansion
of an existing warehousing or light industrial facility equal to or in excess of 300,000 square feet;
and
WHEREAS, on December 22, 2021, the Cates Industrial Park Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (the “EAW”) was completed relating to a proposed project to consist of a
total of approximately 665,000 square feet of office/warehouse uses on the site and new
infrastructure, including water service, sewer, stormwater, streets, and utilities; and
WHEREAS, the City is the Responsible Government Unit for preparing the EAW for the
project pursuant to above-stated Rules; and
WHEREAS, on December 30, 2021, the City submitted a press release to the Crow
River News announcing the completion of the EAW and its availability for public comment; and
WHEREAS, by January 4, 2022, copies of the EAW were distributed to all persons and
agencies on the official Environmental Quality Board (EQB) distribution list and other interested
parties; and
WHEREAS, on January 4, 2022, the EAW was publicly noticed in the EQB Monitor,
commencing the 30-day public comment period; and
WHEREAS, the 30-day comment period ended February 3, 2022 at 4:30 p.m., and the
City accepted and responded to all written comments received in accordance with state
requirements; and
WHEREAS, none of the comments received recommended preparation of an
Environmental Impact Statement (an “EIS) for the project; and
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WHEREAS, the proposed project requires an amendment to the City’s Comprehensive
Plan and various other land use approvals for which the City maintains discretion and authority
notwithstanding the EAW process or determination whether an EIS is required; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project is also subject to relevant regulatory authority and
review by various agencies related to mitigating potential environmental impacts during the
review process; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared the Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and
Record of Decision dated March 1, 2022 related to the EAW, which is incorporated into this
resolution as if fully set forth herein.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of Medina, Minnesota that:
1. The EAW was prepared in compliance with the procedures of the Minnesota
Environmental Policy Act and Minnesota Rules, Parts 4410.1000 to 4410.1700.
2. The EAW satisfactorily addressed the environmental issues for which existing
information could have been reasonably obtained.
3. Based on the criteria established in Minnesota Rules 4410.1700, the proposed project
does not have the potential for significant environmental effects.
4. The City adopts the Response to Comments, Findings of Fact, and Record of Decision
for the Cates Industrial Park Environmental Assessment Worksheet (the “Record of
Decision”) and directs the Planning Director to maintain the Record of Decision and to
distribute it in accordance with the EQB rules.
5. Based upon the adopted Record of Decision, the City herby makes a “negative
declaration” as it relates to the EAW and hereby determines that an Environmental
Impact Statement is not required for the proposed project.
Dated: March 1, 2022.
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Kathleen Martin, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Caitlyn Walker, City Clerk
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member Martin
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Albers, Cavanaugh, DesLauriers, Martin, Reid
and the following voted against same:
None
Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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EXHIBIT A
Legal Description of the Property
Lot 3, Block 1 and Outlot A, Cates Ranch, Hennepin County, Minnesota;
And
Lot 1, Block 1, Cates Ranch 2nd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota