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#5: Public Works Landscape Plan <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated he has received calls about the "weeds" (prairie plantings) at the <br />Public Works building. If we require other property owners to put in sprinklers and <br />grass, he suggested we should do the same. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen stated that it will take two to three years for it to look good. <br />The fourth year you burn it. City Hall does not have a profit - it cannot afford help to <br />keep the grounds and lawns maintained. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec reiterated that if we impose standards on others, we should be made to <br />follow the same standards. <br /> <br />It was noted that, in general, our business people are happy with the way things are. <br /> <br />#6: Industrial Park Progression <br /> <br />The report done by Acting Finance Officer Lund was distributed. Councilmember Haas <br />Steffen asked who owns the Waste Management land. She talked about an executive, <br />nine-hole, 27 par golf course on City-owned office park. She mentioned cleaning up the <br />map and also the fact that the property is filled with testing wells. <br /> <br />It was noted that Ramsey has a backlog of demand for land because of the moratorium. <br /> <br />Mr. Norman noted that a broker is very interested in Ramsey being able to compete with <br />surrounding communities. <br /> <br />#7: HRA Housing <br /> <br />It was noted that the two most desirable sites are the park land behind River's Bend Plaza <br />or the Laws property which is located by the water tower. <br /> <br />Finance options - staff needs Council direction. Rick Foster has concerns regarding <br />developing land instead of putting housing there. <br /> <br />Raudio/Foster are upset at the lack of access to their property north of the Amoco Station <br />but when the Mayor and the City Administrator suggested the City buying it, they <br />weren't eager to sell. The Laws property probably will be tied up in probate for several <br />years. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen asked if the River's Bend site is safe for senior housing in <br />terms of traffic ~ getting in and out. <br /> <br />Councilmember Haas Steffen mentioned the traffic. <br /> <br />Council Work Session/June 2, 1998 <br /> Page 5 of 8 <br /> <br /> <br />