Resolution - #24-038 - 01/23/2024

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Councilmember Musgrove introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #24-038 APPROVING YOUTH FIRST COMMUNITY OF PROMISE LEASE AGREEMENT AT 6701 HWY 10 NW WHEREAS, Youth First Community of Promise has leased City property located at 6701 Hwy 10 NW since 2007; and WHEREAS, the current Lease for the east 4,820 SF of space in the front of 6701 Hwy 10 NW and the adjacent Vacant Lot terminated on December 31, 2023 and Youth First Community of Promise has asked the City to extend those leases until December 31, 2024; and WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey has provided previous leases to with Youth First with favorable terms intentionally to support their mission and work. The terms of the proposed one year lease of the East 4,820 SF of 6701 Hwy 10 NW and the Adjacent Vacant Land are as follows: - January 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 - $1.00 annually WHEREAS, the City Attorney has reviewed the proposed Lease Agreement that combines the East 4,280 SF of the front of 6701 Hwy 10 and the adjacent Vacant Lot and has found the terms to be consistent with previous leases with Youth First except for the duration being shortened to 1 year to allow for the RALF properties to be sold and to provide a 90 day written notice to terminate by the tenant. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1) That the City of Ramsey authorizes execution of the Lease Agreement with Youth First Community of Promise for the East 4,280 SF of the front of 6701 Hwy 10 NW and the adjacent Vacant Lot; subject to City Attorney review. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor Kuzma Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Woestehoff Councilmember Howell Councilmember Olson Councilmember Riley Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: None