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Case #4: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of the South 167 Feet of Lots 2 and 2A, Block 1, West Radium Business Center First Addition, Anoka County, Minnesota City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City is in the process of drafting a TIF agreement with L & D Properties. As a part of the transaction, the City is to convey title to the South 167 feet of Lots 2 and 2A, Block 1, West Radium Business Center First Addition to L & D Properties, LLC. In order to complete this transaction a sale ordinance needs to be introduced and adopted authorizing the sale. TIF Specialist Sullivan explained that the total project cost for land, sewer and water is approximately $120,000 and the write down is $65,000 by the City and L & D Properties will contribute $60,000 up front. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to introduce an ordinance authorizing the sale of south 167 feet of Lots 2 and 2A, Block 1, West Radium Business Center First Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Kurak, Zimmerman, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #5: Adopt Interim Ordinance to Establish a Development Moratorium on the Highway #10 Corridor City Administrator Norman stated that MnDOT has developed an Interregional Corridor (IRC) System, which identifies 2,930 miles of key transportation corridors that handled one-third of the vehicle miles traveled in the State. One of those key corridors is T.H. #10 from T.H. #24 in Clear Lake to 1-35W, which includes the City of Ramsey. Earlier this year, MnDOT released a study document entitled T.H. #10 Corridor Management Plan: T.H. #24 in Clear Lake to 1-35W. On January 18, 2002, the City Council adopted Resolution #02-01-007 endorsing MnDOT's vision and management plan for T.H. #10 and supported a freeway design from Thurston Boulevard in Anoka to the western boundary of Ramsey. On November 12, 2002, the City Council tabled action on the moratorium and suggested that the new Council take up the matter of the moratorium on Highway #10 corridor. The new City Council contracted services with The Tinklenberg Group in January 2003, to provide consulting services that would assist in identifying tools and a strategy that could help guide staff and policymakers in effectively managing development in planning for the future. Elwyn Tinklenberg, The Tinklenberg Group, explained that they recommended a strategy including an environmental review that would allow the City to officially map portions of the Corridor along Highway #10. The strategy also included a strong communication and outreach effort with individual property owners. The Tinklenberg Group was available to answer questions and provide better understanding of the planning activities that had been underway prior to any policy decisions or official actions. While the technical portion of this work can be completed in a relatively short timeframe, the potential for new development proposals in this City Council/July 8, 2003 Page 9 of 30