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Notification: (1) Provide update on zoning process (correspondence sent to surrounding property owners) The next step in the process to develop the Subject Property is zoning. As it stands today, the Subject Property is located within the Public/Quasi Public Zoning District. A Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Amendment would need to be approved to allow for a data center user. The EDA and City Council directed Staff to begin the zoning process by engaging surrounding property owners via an open house, to be held on April 18, 6-9 pm in the Council Chambers. Staff will report findings from said open house; and, develop a proposed zoning and long range planning solution for consideration. Staff recently sent out the attached correspondence to surrounding property owners. Purpose of said correspondence: (A) Provide residents with detailed background information/notification of proposed development(s) (B) Invite residents to provide input/feedback (C) Invite residents to attend an open house on April 18, 6:00pm, Ramsey Municipal Center (2) Discuss Phase II environmental assessment and grant opportunity As a result of a phase I environmental assessment conducted in November 2012, three "recognized environmental conditions" were identified on the Subject Property. In order to clear said "recognized environmental conditions" from the property, as phase II environmental assessment would need to be conducted. Meaning, additional soil borings would need to be attained and reviewed. Staff sent out a request for proposal (RFP) for a phase II environmental assessment in March. Responses ranged from $6,500-$10,000. Staff is aware of a grant opportunity to pay for the phase II environmental study, for the potentially needed response action plan (RAP) and for reimbursement on past environmental testing conducted on the Subject Property (50%). In total, the grant application would be near $10,000. The application deadline is May 1. The award date would be mid June. Staff would like EDA direction to pursue this opportunity. This grant opportunity is called a "Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant" and is funded by the MetCouncil. Observations/Alternatives: NA Funding Source: Funding for this project was originally fronted by the EDA: Account 9230.6249 (Professional Services). However, with the proposed TBRA Grant the EDA will be reimbursed 50% of previously incurred costs; and, will be supplemented 75% of future costs related to site investigation work for the Subject Property. For a detailed breakdown, please reference the attached budget sheet. Recommendation: Adopt Resolution 13-11-184 Authorizing an Application for Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Action: Adopt Resolution 13-11-184 Authorizing an Application for Tax Base Revitalization Account Grant Attachments RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR TAX BASE REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT GRANT TBRA Grant Application Project Budget