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berm, which is substantially higher than their properties and could allow trail users to look down into their backyards. The City Council approved the transfer of the westerly 20 feet of this 45 foot outlot to the adjacent property owners. This would allow the property owners to control the highest portion of the outlot. It is their stated intension to construct a privacy fence atop the berm to ensure their ,privacy. The trail has now been constructed within the easterly 25 feet of the outlot. The ordinance was introduced at the September 23, 2003 Council meeting. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Ordinance #03 -41 authorizing the transfer of certain City owned property located in the City of Ramsey. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the City was retaining a drainage and utility easement over the 20 feet the City is transferring title to. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson replied no. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if staff was sure that there were no utilities under the 20 feet. Assistant Director of Public Works Olson stated that if the Council wanted to reserve a drainage and utility easement over the 20 feet they could amend the ordinance. Motion was amended to include language in the ordinance stating that the City will be reserving a drainage and utility easement over the 20 -foot parcel. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Pearson aye Councilmember Elvig aye Councilmember Strommen aye Councilmember Kurak aye Councilmember Cook aye Councilmember Zimmerman aye Mayor Gamec aye Motion carried. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #03- 10 -178A authorizing the transfer of the westerly 20 feet of outlot B Apple Ridge addition with the addition of the language that the City will be reserving a drainage and utility easement over the 20 foot parcel. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, and Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, Kurak, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #7: Consider Authorizing the Application to the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development Contamination cleanup Grant Program Assistant Director of Public Works Olson stated that at the request of the landowner of the St. Anthony Gun Club and as a result of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment performed by City Council /October 14, 2003 Page 16 of 30