Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 12/14/1989

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Case 4/14: Consider Acquisition Of Tax Forfeit Lands: Mr. Banwart stated that Anoka County has selected several parcels in Ramsey for public auction as tax forfei~ parcels. Mr. Banwart stated that one of the parcels will be needed for the proposed Ramsey/Dayton Mississippi River Bridge Crossing road network and recommended that the City request that it be withheld from public auction. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Resolution #89-11-308 requesting that the Anoka County Board of Commissioners withhold from sale PIN 28-32-25-31-0002 for public purpose as a road. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #15: Introduction Of Ordinance Amending City Building Code: Mr. Banwart requested that City Council introduce an ordinance to amend the building code to establish the rate for plan checks at 05% of the building permit fee as per the State building code and that the fees and charges wilt be reviewed on an annual basis with other City rates and charges. Mr. Banwart noted that the 65% plan check fee is mandatory and the City currently charges 65% on commercial plan checks and 45% on residential plan checks. Motion by Councilmember Cich and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to introduce an ordinance to amend the City Building Code to establish rates for plan check rev/ews. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. Case #16: Adopt Resolution Regarding Ferry Street Bridge Weight Restrictions: Mr. Hartley stated that the Road and Bridge Committee is recommending adoption of a resolution requesting that Mn/DOT, upon determination that it is safe, relax the weight restrictions for the Ferry Street Bridge. Motion by Councilmember DeLuca and seconded by Councilmember Cich to adopt Resolution #89-11-309 requesting that Mn/DOT reassess the weight restrictions on the Ferry Street Bridge. Further Discussion: Councilmember Pearson inquired if Ramsey is exposing itself to liability if the weight restrictions are relaxed and there is an accident. Mr. Goodrich replied that the City would not be liable because Mn/DOT's engineer is being asked to make the determination as to whether or not load limits can be relaxed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers DeLuca, Pearson, Cich and Peterson. Voting No: None. City Council/November 14, 1989 Page 12 of 14