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Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that the Ramsey Town Center retail areas have been set up to have the buildings close to the right-of-way lines. The zoning code specifically requires most buildings to be within 0 - 5 feet of the front lot line to create a more urban look to thc development. He reviewed the proposed policy on Right-of-Way Encroachment for buildings in Ramscy Town Center. He explained the policy allows above ground encroachments with a permit from the City. Underground encroachments up to one foot are permitted since the space between the back of curb and the right-of-way line is limited and there are multiple utilities and t'caturcs that need to be installed to meet the design guidelines adopted for Ramsey Town Center. Aboveground features can be removed if the insurance lapses whereas below ground features cannot be easily removed. (',ouncilmember Strommen suggested the policy statement be changed to state "The City of Ramscy has worked '";~ **'~ v ...... ~ ..... ~+~ ~ r ~ seeks to create " Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve a Policy on Right-oI-Way Encroachment for Buildings in Ramsey Town Center. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired about there being adequate room for plowing equipment to get through with the encroachments. Assistant Public Works Director Olson repl led thc encroachments were analyzed to be certain there is enough room for the equipment. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Olson, Pearson, and ,'-;trommen. Voting No: None. Absent: CouncilmemberJeffrey. Case #13: Revolving Loan Fund Guidelines I;conomic Development Consultant Mulrooney indicated he was asked to review the Revolving l~oan ["und guidelines and make suggestions for making them more current. The EDA reviewed these changes at its February 16, 2005 meeting and made a formal recommendation that the City Council adopt the new language. He reviewed the suggested changes to the Revolving Loan I"und guidelines. Councihncmber Elvig noted part of the EDA discussion was the limited fund availability and revitalizing the fund to get some more growth in the commercial and industrial aspects. He inquired il' outside private funding can be utilized to pool with this fund. Economic Development Consultant Mulrooney replied tomorrow morning the EDA will look at another tool to help elevate these fund with others and create a larger loan pool. There is also some discussion locally with a business that might be participating in financing for the Revolving I~oan t,'und and expanding it to a larger degree than it exists today. He noted one community he is working with has a fund balance of over two million dollars and uses it to attract industrial development to that city. Mayor Gamcc inquired about the restriction of non-profit institutions from using the funds. City Council/April 12, 2005 Page 25 of 35