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June 28, 1977 General Mills, inc. General Offices Post Office Box 1113 Minneapolis,' Minnesota 55440 Real Estate Department Mr. Phil D. Nereson City Administrator City of Ramsey 14100 St. Francis Blvd. N.W. Anoka, Minnesota 55303 Dear Mr. Nereson: Thank you for your letter of June 16 explaining in some detail the proposed action with respect to zoning changes as they affect General Mills' property in the City of Ramsey. We find that the information you provided was most helpful in our consideration of the new zoning classification. It is our opinion that the proposed zoning for the property will in no way restrict the immediate proposed use of the 1,215 acre~. As you know, General Mills is negotiating a lease with the Department of Natural Resources, whereby the DNR will use the property for a research program involving trails. We assume that you will concur in this opinion. Our second concern is the future use and development of the property by General Mills. We do not know today what might be best for the property and for the community in the future. It is our feeling that the rural open space zoning will not in any way limit future opportunities. Our last concern was the annual real estate taxes. It is our hope that this new zoning will not result in a higher assessed valuation or a higher millage rate, or a combination of both. If you share our concerns and opinions as we have examined the proposed zoning change and feel that we are proper in our thinking, then General Mills will go on record as favorable to the action that you and your associates propose. This letter can be used by yOu at the public hearing on June 30, 1977. Again, many thanks for your cooperation. S,n re/P~ you rs, · ' ~rnest A. Peders. on, Jr. D i recto r Corporate Industrial Real Estate EAP: rb This is rec~vcled paper