Ramsey Resident - 2001 - January/February

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2 CITY COUNCIL UPDATE The Ramsey City Council met on Tuesday, December 12, 2000, and recognized Bruce Bacon, Environmental Specialist, as he was selected as Anoka County's Outstanding Conservationist. Mayor Gamec presented Mr. Bacon with a plaque congratulating him on the award he received from the County. A public hearing was conducted for an amendment to the Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District No. 2 within Development District No. 1 and establishing Tax Increment Financing District No. 8 and approving its Tax Increment Financing Plan. There was no citizen input and Council adopted the resolution amending and approving the TIF Districts. The plans are being amended and created to correlate with the Maken and Sauter developments. The City Council conducted a public hearing to introduce an ordinance to vacate drainage and utility easements in Northfork Highlands Addition. In 1995, Council approved reducing the area of the drainage and utility easement in the rear yards of Lots 10 and 11, Block 1, Northfork Highlands Addition. By the time Northfork Highlands was platted, it was determined that large portions of this easement were not necessary and was approved for vacating. Due to an incorrect legal for recording, a new ordinance is being introduced to vacate and replace drainage and utility easements on Lots 10, 11, 12, and 13 of Block 1, Northfork Highlands. There was no citizen input and Council introduced the new ordinance. Council entered into a lengthy discussion with regard to a development agreement with Anoka County Community Action Program, Inc. (ACCAP) The agreement was to sell City -owned land to ACCAP to eventually build affordable townhomes. A motion to enter into the agreement failed and the City Attorney was directed to research past motions relating to the sale of the property to ACCAP. RF Development LLC and Lyndale Terminal Company requested rezoning the northerly portion of Outlot C, River's Bend 3 Addition from B -1 to B -2 Business to facilitate the development of a Holiday gas station and convenience store. The Planning Commission held a public hearing relating to this request on December 5. The Council's action rezoned the property from B -1 Business to B -2 Business. Lyndale Terminal Company also requested site plan review, however, since the Planning Commission had not had an opportunity to review it first, the Council motioned to refer it back to the Planning Commission. Phoenix Enterprises and Lyndale Terminal Company is requesting final plat approval to replat Outlot A, B, C, and G or River's Bend /F/2 WHAT'S HAPPENING S IN RAMSEY Love is a flower, friendship, development. adopt the ordinance failed. Council tabled action and authorized the City Attorney to review a petition for a referendum if it is forwarded to him from the residents prior to it being circulated for signatures. Council discussed renewing the Quad Cities Cable Communications Franchise Agreement. Council received a summary of what services to expect. They introduced the ordinance to renew the franchise and directed staff to schedule a public hearing. Council appointed Erik Watson to fill the vacancy on the Planning Commission and named Kathleen Sweet as an alternate if Mr. Watson declines. Council reviewed and adopted the 2001 Tax Levy and General Fund Budget and the 2001 City of Ramsey General Fund Operating Budget. Also adopted was the 2001 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges. Council recessed the meeting to December 19, at which time they will discuss the cases they tabled action on which are Credits Available for the Storm Drainage Utility, An Ordinance to Amend Park Dedication Requirements, An Ordinance to amend Tower Regulations, Approval of Plans and Specifications and Authorization to Advertise for Bids for Improvement Project #00 -26, County Ditch No. 43 Cleaning and an ordinance to Convey remnant of Land for Title Clearance Purposes. The City of Ramsey is looking for residents who are interested in participating in the development and governance of their community. There are currently four vacancies on the Charter Commission. The City needs residents who have an interest in their community and who are willing to step forward to fill these vacancies. Nothing more than an interest in the community and the ability to give some time in attending quarterly meetings are required. This is an excellent way to meet other residents and to contribute in a very meaningful way to your community. In order to be considered for a seat on the Charter Commission, please submit a letter of interest to the Assistant City Administrator, City Hall, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, MN 55303, by January 16, 2001 a sheltering tree. - Anonymous 3 addition into two commercial lots generally located on the corner of T.H. #47 and Xkimo Street. Council granted final plat approval to Holiday Acres. Council accepted comment on the proposed ordinance to establish density transition standards for new residential Following a lengthy discussion, a motion to RAMSEY WANTS You