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7.04: Introduce Ordinance #15 -05 Authorizing the City of Ramsey to Sell Thirty -Five (35) Parcels of Real Property Asst. City Administrator /Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce an ordinance authorizing the City to sell 35 parcels of City -owned real property. It was noted that if introduced, this ordinance will be brought back for final adoption at the City Council's March 10, 2015, meeting. Mayor Strommen reviewed the Council's discussion at a previous Work Session and consensus that each parcel needed to be identified. Councilmember LeTourneau stated this is a housekeeping consideration to meet Charter requirements, assure residents are aware of the potential sale of City -owned property, and informing them of an opportunity to provide input. Mayor Strommen agreed and stated it allows residents to provide input if they find there is value for the property to remain publicly owned. Councilmember Riley noted the intent has always been to develop the properties listed, not public ownership. He stated the ordinance identifies the properties for sale, which are also posted with a `For Sale' sign. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to Introduce Ordinance #15 -05 Authorizing the City of Ramsey to Sell Thirty -Five (35) Parcels of Real Property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Riley, Williams, Johns, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Shryock. Voting No: None. 7.05: Consider Transfer of Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds to the General Fund for Building Permit Charges for Single - Family Home; Case of Homes for Our Troops Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to transfer Housing and Redevelopment Authority (HRA) funds to the General Fund for a request to donate the costs of a building permit for Homes for Our Troops. Mayor Strommen stated support for the City's policies that provide guidance when such situations arise and assure criteria is fairly applied. Councilmember LeTourneau described the wide support from community and business members for this project. He stated his support for the request. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Approve the Transfer of up to $4,000 from the Housing and Redevelopment Authority Fund to the General Fund for a Request to Donate the Costs of a Building Permit for Homes for Our Troops. City Council / February 24, 2015 Page 8 of 11