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concurrently with an easement for utility purposes that provides access to Pumphouse #3 (Well #5). Therefore, Ramsey Town Center is requesting that the easement be vacated as it will be replaced with a public road that will provide access to the pumphouse. Staff recommends that following the public hearing, the Council introduce the draft ordinance to vacate the existing easement. Citizen Input There was none. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to close the public hearing. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. The public hearing closed at 7:56 p.m. Council Business Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 7:56 p.m. Councilmember Zimmerman stated he objects to the City footing the entire bill for this project. City Engineer Jankowski stated the pipe has been installed for two years. Councilmember Zimmerman stated the City has not received much benefit for the last two years and he would support a negotiation to get some of the money back. Councihnember Elvig noted this easement would be vacated but a new easement is not locked in at this point. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained that the second reading will be held up until the easements are in place. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to introduce an ordinance vacating an easement for roadway and utility purposes in the City of Ramsey, Anoka County, Minnesota. Councilmember Zimmerman stated he hopes the cost can be negotiated because he believes Public Works should not have to stand the full cost. Councilmember Cook noted that this improvement is already completed so no one is standing the cost. City Council/September 23, 2003 Page 16 of 41