Resolution - #02-09-233 - 09/11/2002

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Councilmember Hendriksen introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION 02-09-233 A RESOLUTION APPROVING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO INITIATE THE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT ISSUED TO VERIZON WIRELESS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF CELLULAR ANTENNAS ON THE CITY'S WATER TOWER. WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council (the "City") adopted Resolution/tO 1-10-383 adopting Findings of Fact//0579 relating to a request from Verizon Wireless for a conditional use permit to construct and operate cellular antennas on the City of Ramsey's water tower; and WHEREAS, on October 9, 2002, the Ramsey City Council approved the request for a conditional use permit and adopted Resolution//01-10-383 declaring terms of same; and WHEREAS, the Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code states that a conditional use permit shall expire if the permit holder fails to initiate such conditional use permit and fulfill each and every condition attached thereto within one (1) year from the date of its authorization,, or if the use is discontinued for a continuous twelve (12) month period, unless a petition for an extension of time in which to complete or utilize the use that has been granted by the Council; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey received a letter from Jim Nelson, Authorized Agent from Verizon Wireless, dated July 26, 2002 in which, it is stated that due to continual negotiations regarding the lease agreement, the Permit Holder has not been able to initiate the conditional use permit and therein requests an extension of time. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That a one year extension to September 30, 2003, is herein granted to the Permit Holder to initiate the conditional use permit on the property legally described as follows: Lot B, Block O/L, AEC Energy Park, Anoka County, Minnesota Upon written notice being provided by.the City to the Permit Holder but without further action by the Planning Commission or Council, this Permit extension shall expire if the Permit Holder fails to initiate such extended conditional use permit and fulfill each and every condition attached thereto by September 30, 2003, unless a petition for an extension of time in which to complete or utilize the use that has been granted by the City Council Such extension shall be requested in writing and filed with the City at least thirty (30) days before September 30, 2003.