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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, January 13, 2014 Page 10 those positions at approximately $75,000. Mr. Nordland opined that, from his re- search and observation, this proposal fit well within the intent and purpose of the Twin Lakes Redevelopment Area as assigned by the City of Roseville. Mr. Nordland advised that the proposed med-tech company was currently seeking proposals for development sites, and had identified 40-50 sites within the metro- politan area, and subsequently identified twenty that were suitable for their pur- poses; now soliciting proposals from five of those sites, with the Dorso site being one of them. Mr. Nordland noted that 2-3 meetings had been held with staff to- date; and advised that the company needed to be into the new facility soon, with the clean room scheduled for certification by December 1, 2014; meaning that a very aggressive schedule was needed to complete construction. Mr. Nordland advised that a proposal had been submitted last Friday, with a short-list of 1-3 sites due by this coming Friday, creating the need for appearing before the City Council at this time, based on the project schedule and entitlement process. Mr. Nordland reviewed his understanding of the City Council's EAW Policy in place due to the expiration of the AUAR. Mr. Nordland provided his perspective on advantages to the City Council in waiving the EAW, noting that the location of this parcel was on the exterior of the Twin Lakes area; with roadways already in place and impacts on development typical of that site. As part of the proposed development moving forward, Mr. Nordland advised that a traffic study was al- ready proposed; and that the development would come under the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Voluntary Investigation Plan (VIC) requiring reports for Phase I and Phase II subsequent to those already completed; and updated ac- cordingly. Mr. Nordland noted that those updates would include the need for de- velopment of an Action Response Plan (ARP) addressing any issues or significant impacts; however, Mr. Nordland advised that he didn't anticipate much remedia- tion being required. Mr. Nordland addressed the formation pond located at one end of the site that was likely emitting TCE vapors, and advised that the devel- opment team would work with the MPCA and Watershed District for stormwater retention and any environmental issues required. From his perspective, Mr. Nordland advised that he anticipated the primary issues and concerns would revolve around environmental and stormwater concerns that may affect off-site parcels. Given those circumstances and safeguards planned, Mr. Nordland re- spectfully asked the City Council to consider a waiver of the EAW, opining that this parcel was not sizable enough to require an EAW on its own. Regarding timing, Mr. Nordland advised that the intent was to be in the ground yet this spring of this site was selected by the firm; and noted that the company was seeking a response from all five parcels currently under consideration for fi- nancial assistance.