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Deputy Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report and indicated if the ordinance is <br />introduced tonight, it would be considered for adoption at the March 27, 2012, Council meeting. <br />City Attorney Goodrich advised The COR plat will be platted shortly but since it is not yet <br />recorded, the legal descriptions are "Ramsey Town Center." Once platted, it will all become Lot <br />3, Block 1, The COR. <br />Motion by Mayor Ramsey seconded by Councilmember Wise, to introduce Ordinance <br />Authorizing the City of Ramsey to convey its interest in Lot 3, Block 1., CORE ONE, Anoka <br />County, Minnesota to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority in and for the City of Ramsey, <br />Minnesota. <br />Further Discussion: The Council discussed the notice provided for this special meeting. City <br />Attorney Goodrich read the relevant Charter section, noting it states the Mayor or three members <br />can call a meeting to order upon 24 -hours notice. With regard to ownership, Deputy <br />Administrator Nelson explained a quitclaim deed had been approved in May 2011 and the <br />Council will gift the land to the HRA prior to it going to Flaherty and Collins. Councilmember <br />Tossey cited State Statutes requiring 72 -hours posted notice, regardless of Charter requirements. <br />City Attorney Goodrich explained the City's Charter takes precedence over State Statute and Mr. <br />Bray had scheduled this meeting based on the Mayor's call with 24 -hours notice. He advised <br />that no one has filed for special notice of meetings with the City. The Council discussed <br />requirements for meeting notice and timing between ordinance introduction and adoption. <br />The consensus of the City Council was to direct staff to post three days' notice for a Special City <br />Council Meeting to assure the process is open and transparent. <br />3. ADJOURNMENT <br />Due to the concern raised relating to the sufficiency of meeting notice, Mayor Ramsey adjourned <br />the Special City Council Meeting at 6:26 p.m. <br />Respectfully submitted, <br />City Administrator <br />M. Thieling <br />Clerk <br />Drafted by Carla Wirth, Timesaver Off Site Secretarial, Inc. <br />Special City Council Meeting / March 20, 2012 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />