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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #20-161 RESOLUTION APPROVING GRADING AGREEMENT FOR THE PRESERVE AT NORTHFORK WHEREAS, BK Land Development, hereafter referred to as "Developer", has requested approval from the City to grade the property for the Preserve at Northfork (the "Project") subdivision prior to final plat approval, on the land legally described as That part of Outlot C Northfork lying in east half of Section 19, Township 32, Range 25 and lying southerly of the center line of 153'd Avenue NW, except part platted as Northfork Links Addition, except road subject to easement of record, Anoka County, Minnesota (the `Subject Property'); and WHEREAS, the Subject Property is approximately 33.5 acres in size; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the Preliminary Plat for The Preserve at Northfork as well as a request for Rezoning of the Subject Property from Planned Unit Development (PUD) to R-1 Residential (MUSA) District and R-2 Residential (Detached Villa) District at its meeting on May 7ti' 2020; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat and associated zoning amendment at their May 12, 2020 meeting; and WHEREAS, the Developer has not applied for Final Plat approval but requested approval to clear and grade the site to keep the Project on track; and WHEREAS, the City has drafted their standard grading agreement which includes a financial surety to ensure the work is completed to City standards; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed and approved the requested on July 28, 2020. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the Ramsey City Council hereby grants approval for the preliminary Grading Agreement with the following conditions a. Conformance with Staff Review and approval of plans by the City Engineer. b. Execution of Grading Agreement with approved financial surety by City's Finance Director and approval of legal form by City Attorney. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: and the following voted against the same: