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RESOLUTION #03-12-XXX RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE TROTT BROOK GREENWAY PROJECT WHEREAS, Ramsey City Council desires to protect ecologically significant openspace associated with Trott Brook, by entering into an Agreement with the State of Minnesota for the purpose of acquiring from willing landowners, Conservation and Trail Easements: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED.BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, a~ follows: o o That, The City of Ramsey will contact landowners along Trott Brook. The landowners will be informed of the goals of the proposed project and be invited to participate in the protection of the natural areas and habitats within the corridor. That, Upon contact with landowners along Trott Brook that are interested in land protection, the City of Ramsey will discuss the easement options and concerns of the property owners. That, At the time of tentative agreement, language specific to that parcel will be crafted and an appraisal may be performed. In some cases, a land survey may be necessary preparatory to the appraisal. A purchase agreement will be formulated that addresses all the elements of the land transaction, which will be reviewed by the appropriate legal professionals. That, During the period of negotiations with landowners, the entity that will ultimately own the various easements will be identified, such as the Minnesota Land Trust. That, Land acquisition procedures will be conducted in accordance with the Mn DNR Reimbursement Manual for 2003 LCMR Pass through Appropriations and will meet minimum DNR land standards. That, Upon expressing interest in the conveyance of property to the City or another entity, the City will provide the property owner with; The description of the real property intended to be purchased, the intended use of the property, the appraisal process and a statement documenting that the landowner will receive a summary or the actual appraisal, and the purchase procedure. That, The appropriate evidence shall be 'obtained to ensure the real property to be obtained is marketable. This shall include one of the following; an abstract of title, registered property abstract, an attorney's title opinion or title commitment for an owner's policy of title insurance. That, After the individual conditions outlined in the reimbursement manual have been met for the acquisition of land, reimbursement will be sought by the City. That, The amount of reimbursement, for the Trott Brook Greenway wilI not exceed $500,000.00.: And all expenditures shall be before June 30, 2006.