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along and make improvements there. They would be giving the property owner fair market value. Motion by Mayor Gamee, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt Resolution #04-02-059 to acquire the property located at 14040 Azurite Street NW. Further discussion: Mr. Hanson stated as far as this property being blighted, staff classified it that way based on it being a metal building. He has not seen the pictures taken by the Fire Marshal, and whether there were any pictures of the exterior of the building. The interior of the building is insulated and is very structurally sound. It has served them very well, and from the aspects of personal pride they built that building and it has served them for 20 years. It is being ejected just on the theory that a particular type of building is undesirable. The City's statutes no longer allow that type of metal pole building to be built, but that makes it more desirable to certain businesses. The City of Ramsey does not lack for open ground for building purposes. Mayor Gamec infom~ed Mr. Hanson that the motion has been made and if it is approved he would discuss these negotiations with staff. Staff would come back to the Council if something different is advised to be done. Councilmember Elvig explained the reason the EDA is looking at this is that they are trying to put better buildings with a higher value in this area, which will take redevelopment. He can appreciate that the owners have their heart in the building, but it is for sale and this is the City's opportunity to take advantage of this and they will offer a fair market value. He stated he will watch that closely. City Attorney Goodrich informed Mr. Hanson the pictures were not included to diminish the value of the property, but to establish the public purpose for eminent domain. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #10: Consider Conveyance of Two City Owned Parcels Located in Ramsey Town Center Plat City Attorney Goodrich stated the Master Development Agreement between the City and Ramsey Town Center, LLC requires that the City convey Outlot A Ramsey Town Center Addition (which is the northerly 90 foot strip) and Outlot J (which that portion of City's well site not required for City purposes). The portion of the City's well site being retained by the City is Lot 1, Block 3 of the plat. As with all City land conveyances, the conveyance must be by ordinance. Councilmember Strommen inquired about the status of obtaining the deed from Ramsey Town Center, LLC for the City Hall site. City Attorney Goodrich replied this will be on the agenda of the next City Council meeting. City Council/February 24, 2004 Page 21 of 31