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Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if easements can be put on thc plat. Mr. Goodrich did not think so but they could be shown as drainage and utility easements. He stated we are limited as to what we can show on the map. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Beyer, Hardin and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #14: Concept Approval/Option Agreements City Admires' trator Schroeder stated that there is a company that has made an announcement that it's locating in Ramsey. He referred to a map enclosed with the case and stated that they have expressed a desire to locate on what is shown as Lot 1. They ~e not interested in the parcels the City can currently make available on the Eggum property we are purchasing. Also, currently, Uranium Street N.W. does not provide access to any marketable site, nor will it prior to the proposed February ground bre_a~ng. He stated he has been working on a trade for land north of that area that the City already owns but he felt it would not occur because the owner of the property has not decided if he will expand to the north or west. Mr. Schroeder stated he is looking for options. One is the site mentioned, one would be a portion of the 12-acre site the City owns to the north of that lot and the third would be a site west of these lots. He stated that the second site has an additional "wrinkle". To make the site enhanced, it might make sense to acquire the "Amie Cox" site from Waste Management. We would move property divisions of our existing site. He stated he is not sure if he can make this issue any more clear but stated he would like the ability to negotiate an acceptable purchase agreement for what turns out to be the chosen site and that he would like Council to introduce the ordinance which says the City of Ramsey is intending to sell its ownership on any lots mentioned in thc ordinance. The intent is that prior to the adoption of this ordinance, the issue of ownership will be "put to bed". Motion by Councilmcmber Petcrson and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to authorize the City Administrator to enter into a purchase agreement on the chosen property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Zimmerman, Beyer and Hardin. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmcmber Pcterson and seconded by Mayor Gilbertson to introduce the proposed ordinance authorizing sale of acquired properties. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gilbertson, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Hardin and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case Request for Preliminary Plat Approval of Town Houses of Rum River Hills; Case of Wilbur Dorn and Thomas Anderson Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that Wilbur Dom and Thomas Anderson are requesting preliminary plat approval of "Townhouses of Rum River Hills" which is proposed to replat Lot 1, Block 2, and Outlot C, Rum River Hills, into 12 town house lots. The 12 units would be served by on-site septic systems and wells. Park dedication will be satisfied by a cash payment. The town houses arc proposed to be served by a private road. Although the City is not the enforcing agency, the City will be requesting to be provided with a copy of the covenants for future reference and to ensure adequate attention is given to the details of how the ~rivate road will be maintained and the course of action in the event of septic system failures. The developer has submitted a Landscape Plan that proposes to establish a berm planted with trees between the town houses and several adjacent homes to the west. City Council/December 13, 1994 Page 14 of 19