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-218 Ron Tallman Wild Oaks of Ramsey 10771 Scott Ave N Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 City of Ramsey City Council 15153 NowThen Blvd Ramsey, MN 55303 Re: Hardship Exemption 7/31/06 Dear City of Ramsey: We request that you allow us a "hardship exemption" from the new moratorium regarding current development in the City of Ramsey. Wild Oaks has been in process for a year and a half, working with the city on requirements and following all ordinances and guidelines. Throughout this platting the P and Z and Council have agreed the underlying reason holding up further movement is the lack of a second access. It has been stated often and by several that second access should make a favorable transition into final plat. We now have purchased the 10 acres to the west which shall allow linkage to 171 St to Armstrong, thereby eliminating the need for a long cul -de -sac in the current plat. The planned road is shown in a recent drawing joining Wild Oaks to the Alicia Addition west of subject next to Armstrong Avenue. We ask that this additional 10 acres also be allowed under hardship so as it too can be developed in a timely manner at a further date. Wild Oaks offers a secluded, private landscape surrounded with pretty views of the wildlife area, a horse ranch to the west and more open land to the south. Many old oak trees and much wildlife live here, concerted efforts will be made to preserve and enhance these areas. Wild Oaks is certain to be a valuable addition to the city of Ramsey, with 14 new and unique home sites offered. For upper bracket homes only, this will increase the tax base to the city. We look forward to working with the city making Wild Oaks a home for several in the years to come. Let's move forward with this project now. Ron Tallman Director Wild Oaks of Ramsey 763 -424 -9348