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City Attorney Goodrich indicated the loan agreement will include an additional $16,000 to cover the City's administrative expenses. There are almost $10,000 of appraisals that have occurred that the Metropolitan Council will reimburse the City for. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to authorize the City to enter into a Loan Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Ramsey for Protective Acquisition of Highway Right-of-Way for the Douglas and Julieann Hills' site located at 7443/7445 Highway 10 NW in the City in an amount not to exceed $1,160,000, with an additional $16,000 to cover the City's administrative expenses. (PIN 28-32-25-43-0002) Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Jeffrey, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #4: Adopt Ordinance Partially Vacating a Drainage and Utility Easement at 14438 Iodine Street City Engineer Jankowski stated Curtis Olson, a resident at 14438 Iodine Street within the Ponds of Ramsey subdivision, has requested the vacation of a part of a drainage and utility easement on his property. The purpose of this easement was to protect a wetland located on the property; however, it has been determined that the wetland has been reduced from its original size, probably due to a modification of the local hydrology. Mr. Olson wishes to construct a patio and deck in the area of the vacated easement. A public hearing was held on November 28,2006, and the City Council introduced an ordinance partially vacating the easement. Mr. Jankowski advised staff has also made contact with the property owners on the property to the south of the subject property. As a result of the topographic information submitted by the Olson's, it was discovered that a parcel approximately 42 square feet in area on this property lies slightly below the 100 year flood elevation. The property owners are agreeable to having this deficiency corrected by having the area filled with topsoil and restored with sod in the spring by City forces. Mr. Jankowski advised staff recommends adoption of the ordinance partially vacating the drainage and utility easement located on 14438 Iodine Street. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to adopt Ordinance #06-33 to vacate a portion of the drainage and utility easements at 14438 Iodine Street NW, as legally described and presented. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Mayor Gamec: aye Councilmember Cook: aye Councilmember Elvig: aye Councilmember Jeffrey: aye Councilmember Olson: aye Councilmember Pearson: aye Councilmember Strommen: aye Motion carried. City Council / December 12, 2006 Page 11 of 29