Resolution - #07-12-339 - 12/11/2007

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WHEREAS, the Public Works Committee and City Council have agreed to utilize up to $60,000.00 to acquire the right-of-way necessary to extend Helium Street, and that the developer has agreed to pay for the construction of the street, and any acquisition or legal fees in excess of $60,000.00. WHEREAS, the final plat substantially conforms to the preliminary plat approved on June 28, 2006; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants final plat approval of GAD's Prairie in accordance with relevant City Codes, subject to the following conditions: a) Compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated May 18,2007; b) The submittal of finalized grading and drainage plans that incorporate road construction and runoff into the plans; c) Revision of the final plat to include Helium Street right-of-way extension to 146th Avenue, acquisition and construction of Helium Street; d) Developer entering into the City's required Development Agreement and which Development Agreement shall specifically include a provision that the Developer have the responsibility to pay for the Helium Street right-of-way, with the City using the right of eminent domain, if negotiations are not possible; e) The Developer shall pay all costs of street construction, upon acceptance of Helium Street, the City will release the final plat for recording and pay to the Developer the City's agreed upon $60,000 street contribution. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Strommen, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Gamec Councilmember Olson Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Jeffrey Councilmember Look and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Dehen and the following abstained: None and the following were absent: Councilmember Elvig RESOLUTION #07-12-339 Page 2 of3