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Observations: Staff evaluated the capacity of the City of Ramsey's trunk system and determined there is adequate capacity to serve the two City of Anoka parcels as requested. While working with the City of Anoka to evaluate their request, City staff reviewed existing drainage and utility easements along the City of Ramsey's trunk sanitary sewer line north of Highway 10 and determined that drainage and utility easements do not exist in several locations. Staff is currently working to resolve this issue. The City of Anoka will be responsible for obtaining required temporary construction easements for the proposed work. The City of Anoka needs to serve their two parcels with sanitary sewer and water utilities before development can occur. The City is currently working on a development proposal with Riverplace Counseling Center who wishes to relocate their facility from Ferry Street in Anoka to these two parcels directly adjacent to the City of Ramsey. Attached are concept drawings and construction plans for the proposed Riverplace Counseling Center. The developer has stated they anticipate installing a 6' tall privacy fence along the Anoka/Ramsey border, if funding is available. The tentative project schedule is to begin grading in mid -April and start construction in May. The developer's goal is to get a Certificate of Occupancy by the end of 2016. The two City of Anoka owned parcels are currently zoned R-6, Manufactured Home, and are guided for High Density Residential in the City of Anoka's Comprehensive Plan. According to Anoka Staff, the proposed use is consistent with their Comprehensive Plan, however, a Zoning Amendment will be needed to allow the proposed Riverplace Counseling Center development to occur on the site since the R-6 district generally only permits parks, churches and manufactured home parks. The City of Anoka is electing to approve a Planned Unit Development, which Anoka states is an acceptable Zoning Amendment for the proposed use under their Zoning Code. A Public Hearing was held by the Anoka Planning Commission on April5, with final approval anticipated in early May. Ramsey Staff is in the process of scheduling an Open House for Ramsey residents for Thursday, April 21 to learn more about the project, based on feedback received thus far from residents. Alternatives: Alternative #1 — Motion to adopt Resolution #16-04-062 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Anoka for sanitary sewer service. Alternative #2 — Motion to deny adoption of Resolution #16-04-062 at this time. Funding Source: Approving the attached JPA will not result in any costs to the City of Ramsey. Approving the JPA will allow the City of Anoka to serve their two parcels with municipal utilities thereby allowing the two parcels to be developed. The JPA requires the City of Anoka to pay all costs required to construct and maintain the sanitary sewer services to serve the two City of Anoka parcels, and allows for the City of Ramsey to collect standard sewer fees. The City of Anoka will also be responsible for paying all costs required to record the amended JPA. Recommendation: Staff recommends selecting Alternative # 1 if Council has no objections to the proposed development plans for the two City of Anoka parcels. Staff recommends selecting Alternative #2 if Council has objections to the proposed development plans for the two City of Anoka parcels, or wishes to table this case pending resolution of unresolved questions. Action: Motion to adopt Resolution #16-04-062 approving a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Anoka for sanitary sewer service.