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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 06/23/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Promote economic growth and development. 6. 2. Title: Public Hearing: Adopt Resolution #26-156 Approving Redevelopment Project Area and Plan Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is to approve the Redevelopment Project Area and Plan for the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) youth athletic facility and future development and redevelopment in a defined area. The ARAA Project consists of acquisition of a 10 acre parcel and construction of a 100,000 square foot indoor athletic facility. Project costs are anticipated to come in around 13.4 Million dollars. The athletic facility structure will be a permanent building, not a seasonal dome. The facility is anticipated to include turf, basketball courts, volleyball courts and has the capacity to house other youth and adult sports as well. It is anticipated that the land to the north of this project will also develop quickly with restaurants, athletic -recreation based retailers and service industries and other stores. ARAA also has room on the 10 site to add an additional 100,000 square foot building if the market dictates a need. The Redevelopment Plan budget for this project is 2.3 Million and contemplates a loan from the City of Ramsey HRA funds to ARAA for eligible project costs. The geographical area of this Redevelopment Project Area Map is attached to this case. The Redevelopment Area is centered on the Hwy 10 and Hwy 47 Traffic Corridors and includes many highly visible parcels that are available for development and redevelopment. It also included areas where City Infrastructure can be extended to facilitate redevelopment and development activities. Proceeds from the HRA loan payments received by the City can be reallocated to support development and redevelopment efforts in this defined geographical Redevelopment Area. Notification: A Public Hearing Notice was published in the Anoka Union Herald on June 12, 2026 which meets the posting requirements for the proposed action in this case. A copy of the notice proof is attached to this case Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: The EDA, City Council and Planning Commission have reviewed various aspects of the proposed project with ARAA to build an Athletic Facility in the City of Ramsey. The EDA and Planning Commission have adopted Resolutions supporting and ensuring project compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. The City Council is now considering adoption of Resolution #26-156 that will approve the Redevelopment Plan and Project Area as required by law to utilize Ramsey HRA funds to fund a portion of the project. Bond Counsel has reviewed the Redevelopment Area Map and has drafted the Redevelopment Plan seeking approval by the City Council at this meeting and the EDA at a later date. A public hearing is required to approve said Plan and Redevelopment Area. Alternatives include: 1) Adopt Resolution #26-156 Approving Redevelopment Project Area and Plan (as presented) 2)Adopt Resolution #26-156 Approving Redevelopment Project Area and Plan (with changes) 3) Something Else Funding Source: