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- Memorandum of Understanding and Commitment - Batting Cage and Storage Building for Central Park, an Agreement Between Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association and the City of Ramsey The purpose of this memorandum and agreement is to identify the roles and responsibilities of the City of Ramsey, hereafter referred to as the City, and the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, hereafter referred to as ARAA. ARAA desires to fund, construct, and thereafter donate to the City a 20' x 32' foot Building, for ARAA's use as identified and specified in the attached 4 - page Site Plan with Elevation(s) and Layout. The following summarizes the terms and conditions. FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual undertakings set out, the parties agree as follows: 1. Central Park Area. Whereas, ARAA desires to erect a storage Building, at its expense, in Central Park in the area between ballfields #2 and #4. 2. Appropriate Facility. Whereas, the City finds that the proposed structure is a appropriate within a City park, and meets all aesthetic concerns, building code and setbacks; and 3. Park Grading. Whereas, the Building requires minimal earth work and grading within the park prior to, and during its construction; and 4. Restoration. Whereas, ARAA shall be responsible for all restoration in the spring of 2012, with seeding in low traffic areas, and sod in areas of more significant foot traffic; and 5. General Maintenance. Whereas, the City maintains the Park including the Building area, and will continue to do so except as specifically excepted herein; and 6. Building Maintenance and Operations. Whereas, ARAA has identified the need for the Building, and proposed it's construction and shall be responsible for indoor and exterior maintenance, including addressing vandalism, short term and long term repairs and maintenance; and 7. Building Access. Whereas, the Building's primary purpose shall be for, and remain to serve ARAA's storage and support needs, the City shall be afforded