Resolution - #03-12-340 - 12/16/2003

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RESOLUTION #03-12-340 Councilmember Strommen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: 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; and WHEREAS, open spaces are vital to our ecological, economic, and physical health; and WHEREAS, open space and natural features are an important element to community identity in the City of Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council desires to protect ecologically significant areas with the City; and WHEREAS, Trott Brook is a high quality, ecologically significant area that creates a large natural corridor across the City. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: o o That the City of Ramsey accepts a grant from the State of Minnesota in the amount of $500,000 for the purpose of acquiring from willing landowners Conservation and Trail Easements. 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