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7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 <br />www.cityoframsey.com <br />Site Selection Process <br />The City is in a unique situation as Property Owner and Regulatory Authority. This presents opportunity, <br />but also requires special attention to remain accountable to the public. In order to balance this <br />approach without creating burdensome processes, the following steps shall be followed when <br />considering a Purchase Agreement with the City in The COR. <br />Any perspective buyer of City -Owned Property in The COR shall first meet with City Staff to discuss <br />appropriate sites. This is known as the Site Selection Process. The City and Buyer shall review multiple <br />sites before selecting a preferred location. Depending on the complexity of the project, the City reserves <br />the right to take this Site Selection Process to the Planning Commission, EDA, and City Council before <br />reviewing a specific site. <br />The Buyer shall provide a site concept to be reviewed by the Planning Commission, EDA, and City <br />Council before approving a Purchase Agreement. When a single -user proposes to purchase a portion of <br />an undeveloped block or area, a series of 'site concepts' shall be developed before reviewing with any <br />City board or commission. These site concepts shall demonstrate at least one reasonable concept for the <br />remaining portion of the site that fits the vision and requirements of that area/district. <br />The Buyer must still complete the official Site Plan Review (and Subdivision) process after the Purchase <br />Agreement Phase. <br />History of Policy Discussion <br />This Interim Development Plan is the result of a Planning Commission initiative dating back to 2015. The <br />City has invested a significant amount of time, energy, and resources in order to ensure a MARKET <br />RELEVANT PLAN that balances COMMUNITY VISION. <br />Joint Work Sessions <br />The City Council and Planning Commission have met on multiple occasions to frame the policy question, <br />discuss strategies, and identify solutions. <br />• March 26, 2015 = Joint Work Session <br />• July 12, 2016 = Joint Work Session <br />• January 24, 2017 = Joint Work Session <br />Su rveys <br />In 2016, the City surveyed its Board and Commission Members on key topics related to The COR <br />Development Plan. <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-ef,Jective and efficient government services. <br />The COR Interim Development Plan Page 19 of 20 <br />