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Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to Adopt Resolution #16-04-061 Approving Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project #16-00, Division C; Andrie Street and 164th Lane Reconstruction. Further discussion: Councilmember LeTourneau stated that he takes a lot of pride in how this process went, noting that awesome feedback and robust discussion arose from the public meeting, which provided a great outcome for this project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, LeTourneau, Johns, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Shryock. 7.02: Consider Purmort Purchase Agreement for OUTLOT F of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition (Portions May be Closed to the Public) Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to authorize staff to execute a Purchase Agreement with Purmort Homes, Inc. for OUTLOT F of Ramsey Town Center 8th Addition; as outlined in the staff report subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. Councilmember Williams stated that the EDA is supportive of the proposal and is eager to see more households added to the City. She stated that the EDA is aware of the challenges and marketing challenges of this parcel. Councilmember LeTourneau suggested that the Council discuss this in open session and can move to closed session if needed. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he does not support selling this parcel at this price as it would set a poor precedent and he would rather hold the parcel than move forward with this offer. Councilmember Riley provided background on this case noting that this case exemplifies the fact that the City should not act as a developer. He stated that the decision that the City had to make on this parcel was whether to lose a little money or a lot of money on this parcel and had decided to lose a little money. He stated that the City has found a developer that is willing to take on the challenges of this site and believed that this is a market rate for this site because of the challenges. He acknowledged that this is a low price but will have the benefit of developer charges and will add use to the site that has a lot of challenges to it and will ultimately add - residents to Ramsey. City Administrator Ulrich noted that this would not be a typical land sale as the developer has indicated that they will be investing $37,000 into each and every lot to prepare the lots for development with the soil corrections and infrastructure that will be needed. Councilmember Williams echoed the comments of City Administrator Ulrich noting that this route would place zero risk on the City and would place that risk on the developer, which has a proven record in the City and would bring additional households into the community and onto the tax rolls. City Council / April 12, 2016 Page 8 of 13