Resolution - #22-252 - 11/07/2022

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Councilmember Riley introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #22-252 RESOLUTION APPROVING GRADING AGREEMENT FOR TROTT BROOK CROSSING SUBDIVISION WHEREAS, Twin Cities Land Development, hereafter referred to as “Developer”, has requested approval from the City to grade the property for Trott Brook Crossing (the “Project”) subdivision prior to final plat approval, on the land generally located between Variolite Street NW and Nowthen Boulevard NW north of Trott Brook; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary Plat for Trott Brook Crossing subdivision on January 11, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) approved the project on September 15, 2022; and WHEREAS, the Developer has not applied for Final Plat approval yet, but has requested approval to begin clearing and grading the Subject Property yet in 2022 consistent with the preliminary plat approval; and WHEREAS, the City has drafted their standard grading agreement, which includes a financial surety to ensure the work is completed in accordance with City standards. 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 of the Grading Agreement for Trott Brook Crossing subdivision authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to sign said agreement contingent upon the following conditions: a) Conformance with plans approved by the City Engineer. b) City Engineer review and approval of the submitted Engineer’s Estimate quantities and values. c) Execution of the Grading Agreement with approved financial surety by the City’s Finance Director and approval of legal form by the City Attorney. d) Holding a grading pre-construction meeting with City Staff prior to commencing grading operations.