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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #12-10-XXX RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO THE HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (HRA) TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF WISER CHOICE LIQUOR AS OUTLINED IN THE REDEVELOPMENT PLAN OF 2007 WHEREAS, in 2007 the city created a redevelopment plan for the area west of Armstrong Boulevard; and WHEREAS, even though the original project did not occur (Ramsey Crossings) the city still desires to fulfill necessary public improvements that would enhance the improvement area; and WHEREAS, the city would like to purchase Wiser Choice Liquor, which would hold true with the redevelopment plan, that the designated area would be acquired to make the improvements necessary for the future Armstrong Boulevard Interchange which would enhance the area to the west; and WHEREAS, the city will be transferring $1.1M to the HRA when funds are received from the County attributed to the Armstrong/Sunwood Drive Realignment Project. 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 authorizes the transfer of funds to the City HRA fund to be used for the purchase of Wiser Choice Liquor in the amount of $1.1M from city funds obtained from Anoka County's share of the Armstrong/Sunwood Drive realignment project to fulfill necessary improvements included in the redevelopment plan of 2007. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: and the following abstained: and the following were absent: Whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted by the Ramsey City Council this the 9th day of October, 2012.