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portions of the Ist Additions of Ramsey Town Center, which included the standard drainage and utility casements. These easements must now be vacated to allow for the recording of Ramsey Town Center 8th, 9m, and 10th Additions, which include new drainage and utility easements. The ordinance was introduced and the public hearing was held at the August 9, 2005 City Council meeting and is ready for adoption. He explained the easements to be abandoned covered a proposed stormwater pond. The function of the pond has been moved to West Town Center Park so that homes can be built in the old ponding area. Staff has reviewed the revised stormwater calculations, which demonstrate that the ponding can be transferred. Staff has held discussions with thc developer regarding the reshaping of the pond in West Park. The proposed area is larger; however, staffs primary concern is the division of the park into a series of small green areas. The developer offered the following compromise to be added to the resolution: "The proposed pond will be reconfigured to more closely match the final plat layout, in the event that adequate ponding cannot be provided in West Town Center Park the developer will provide land to replace the ponding area. The replacement ponding will be located on land adjacent to West ~l'own Center Park." He advised staff recommends adoption of the ordinance to vacate existing casc~ncnts with the conditions offered by the developer. Councilmcmber Elvig noted this is a rather significant change. He asked if the pond is still proposed to bc lined. Assistant Public Works Director Olson responded in the affirmative. He advised everything possible is being done to be sure there is a workable solution for a bridge on Zeolite Street. Motion by Councitmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Ordinance #05- 21 to vacate certain drainage and utility easements in Ramsey Town Center Addition. roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Mayor Gamec: aye Councihne~nber Cook: aye Councihnember Elvig: aye Councilmcmber Jeffrey: aye Councihnember Olson: aye Councilmcmbcr Pearson: aye Councilmcmber Strommen: aye Motion carried. Further discussion: Greg Voss of RTC stated this completes all the Council actions they have been looking for with Additions 6 through 10. He would like to publicly thank Brian Olson, Mike Mcl)owall, Bill Goodrich, Jim Norman, Amy Geisler, Sylvia Frolik and Patrick Trudgeon. 'lhcrc have been a lot of challenges on this project and staff has extended a lot of time and encrgy on RTC's behalf to come up with solutions. Mayor Gamec stated they are pleased to see the development taking place. He inquired about the status of restaurants and other activities that will be coming into the area. Mr. Voss replied he will abstain from comment due to his situation with certain developers. City Council / August 23, 2005 Page 22 of 28