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Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he objects to having people that do no work and have the other residents subsidize them. Mr. Johnson replied that the people living in the units would work and pay rent of at least $800. Mayor Gamec stated that all of the Councilmembers, with the exclusion of Ms. Kurak, voted in favor of selling the land to ACCAP. The people that will occupy the units will be working people. There are many homes in the City of Ramsey that will not have the same valuation as these units. Councilmember Anderson noted that TIF financed sewer and water for Chestnut Hills and Rivers Bend, as well as some of the businesses in Ramsey. Councihnember Hendriksen stated that the people living in the units would be receiving subsidized living by not paying taxes, so the rest of the residents will be paying more. The second point was that the State picks up the difference for the schools, but it all comes from the taxpayers regardless. He also stated that he did initially vote for the sale of the land to complete two projects, not just one and since that time he felt that ACCAP has been evasive with the City numerous times. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to approve the proposed site plan for Sunwood Estates contingent upon compliance with City staff review letter dated January 29, 2002, revised March 20, 2002, and March 26, 2002. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmelnbers Hendriksen, and Zimmerman. Councilmember Kurak noted that never in her campaign literature did she state that affordable housing should not come into the City of Ramsey. Case #9: Request for Final Plat Approval of a Minor Subdivision, Sunwood Estates; Case of Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) Community Development Director Frolik stated that Jeff Johnson of Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) has applied for final plat approval to plat property located west of State Highway #47 (St. Francis Blvd.) and east of Sunwood Drive for a rental townhome project. The property consists of approximately 11.31 acres and is proposed to be platted into one lot for the 32 rental units and 1 outlot for the wetland. The proposed plat will derive access from Sunwood Drive at two locations. The townhomes will gain access to Sunwood via private streets or driveway collectors. There will be no direct access to T.H. #47 and the final plat proposes to dedicate right-of-access along #47 to the State. In accordance with City policy, the wetland is encumbered by a drainage and utility easement. The Park Commission has recommended a cash payment to satisfy park dedication and trail development fees. The developer is also being requested to provide the City with an easement for possible future trail purposes along T.H. #47. City Council/March 26, 2002 Page 18 of 25