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<br />him tonight, the action before the Council would be to proceed with the same condemnation <br />action on the North Maple Holdings property as with the other 16 properties in the Ramsey <br />Crossings. <br /> <br />Councilmember Pearson asked who would be liable if there are issues with the gas tanks. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied in a non-negotiated sale that cost would go back into the <br />purchase price. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro Tem Elvig stated it is his understanding that part of the issue for the condemnation is <br />right-of-way for the transportation corridor. From a proactive manner the City would have a <br />better ability to master plan the area with control of this property. This condemnation would be <br />important form a protection aspect, as well as a prudent planning aspect. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson inquired about the size of the site. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied the site is approximately one acre in size. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to direct staff to begin <br />condemnation action on the North Maple Holdings property by the same action as the 16 <br />properties in the Ramsey Crossings under eminent domain proceedings. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig questioned if this action is acceptable to the County; <br />City Administrator Norman responded in the affirmative. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Jeffrey, <br />Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. <br /> <br />The consensus of the Council was to direct staff to include a copy of this resolution in the <br />Weekly Update. <br /> <br />Case #3: <br /> <br />Consider Resolution Commissioner Dennis Berg <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson stated Anoka City Manager Tim Cruikshank has suggested <br />the cities of Anoka and Ramsey recognize the contributions Commissioner Berg has made to <br />both communities in transportation improvements and general leadership. She noted <br />Commissioner Berg was awarded the "Citizens Service Award" in 2005 from the MN County <br />Engineers Association and the "2005 Presidential Award" from the Association of Minnesota <br />Counties. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Resolution <br />#06-05-142 commending County Commissioner Dennis Berg for his efforts with the CMAQ <br />Grant funding. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Pearson stated he has known Mr. Berg for 35 to 40 years, <br />and he is a top man. He is very pleased to vote for this resolution. <br /> <br />Special City Council / May 2, 2006 <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />