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Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to table action until February 13, 2001. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to what kind of situation the City places itself in if they waive their co-location requirements. City Attorney Goodrich replied that the City could establish precedent for the next applicant which gives more opportunity to avoid the requirement. Mayor Gamec recessed the regular City Council meeting at 9:00 p.m. Mayor Gamec called the regular City Council meeting back to order at 9:07 p.m. Case #9: Request for Preliminary Plat Review of Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5; Case of City of Ramsey Community Development Director Frolik stated that the City of Ramsey is in the process of platting four commercial lots in the proposed Gateway North Industrial Park No. 5, generally located west of County Road # 116 and north of 141st Avenue NW. The subject property is zoned BW, Business/Warehousing and consists of approximately 24.6 acres. The preliminary plat is proposing to plat four commercial lots ranging from 11.23 acres to 3.3 acres in size and one outlot. Lot 1 will be approximately 11.2 acres and will be developed by T & G Land, Inc. T & G Land, Inc. is proposing to develop Lot 1 with warehousing facilities and a truck terminal. Lots 2, 3 and 4 will be owned by the City and designated for future commercial development. The proposed four lots meet the one-acre minimum lot size requirement and the 200-foot width requirement established in the BW District. The site will receive public access from 141st Avenue which will be extended to the west and then turn north into Ebony Street which will then turn east into 143~d Avenue. The site will be serviced by municipal sewer and water facilities. A grading and drainage plan will be reviewed as site plans for the individual lots are received. The City will be retaining a drainage and utility easement along the north side of Lots 1 and 2 and along the south side of Lots 3 and 4 to facilitate a drainage pond. Park dedication requirements will be fulfilled as part of the Tax Increment Financing agreement between the City of Ramsey and the developers of each of the lots. The Planning Commission reviewed the preliminary plat at their January 2, 2001 °meeting. During the public hearing Jeff Schatt, a representative from Danny's Tranny, asked for clarification on the type of businesses that would be established in the industrial park and expressed some concerns regarding how the extension of 141s~ Avenue will affect their property. Staff stated that Mr. Schatt would be copied on pertinent correspondence related to the extension of 141st Avenue. Councilmember Zimmerman inquired if the extension of 141st Avenue will impact Danny's Tranny. City Council/January 23, 2001 Page 22 of 34