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CASE CONSIDER PURCHASE OF LAND ADJACENT TO THE RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER PROPERTY By: Dave Hartley, City Administralor Background: At the City Council's last re~cular meetin~q, Staff was instructed to inquire into lhe availabilhy of property owned by Stephen and Gloria Holasek w~ich abuts two sides of the Ramsey Municipal Center property. As was reporled to the Council at that meeting, the possibility or potential for use of this property is great, although specific plans have not yet been identified. Some of the more urgent concerns, however, are the need for area to establish a drainfield for storm water runoff, fire deDarlment parking, and storage area tor City vehicles when the garage is used for fire fighting equipmenl. ,,,,-,,,e ..... the Holaseks, it was determined that it would be in the City's best ~,,s,..,~ss,, ~ this ~" ' interest to obtain a purchase agreement on the property at a price of $60,000 for 24.4 acres (price per acre: $2,459). Recommendation: II is Staff's slrongest recommendation that the City Council consider favorably the purchase of lhis property for the following reasons: 1) The property is adjacent to property owned by the City and would facilitate the most efficient use of public property in the future; 2) There have been sited numerous potential uses for this property for pubiic purpose; 3 ) The price and terms of purchase of this property are very favorable. Council Action: Motion to: Authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to negotiate final terms and conditions for the purchase of the Holasek property and execute all relevant documents necessary to accomplish said purchase, not 1o exceed 1he terms and condilions set by a purchase agreement entered into by the Holaseks and City Administrator David Hartley on February 3, 1989. Review Checklist: Administrator Attorney E,q¢ineer ,...,.,mmunity Development Director Chief of Poiice Finance Officer Public Works Superintendent Other