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Case #11: Consider Eminent Domain Authority to Utilize a Land Parcel for Wetland Mitigation Director of Public Works Kapler explained that a tract of land which includes ownership by Connexus Energy, the City of Ramsey and Waste Management, Inc., exists in the general area northwest of the intersection of C.R. #116 and Sunwood Drive NW. A development plan has been prepared which combines these three properties in order to accommodate a feasible economic development of this land which is bounded by wetland, and the above named roadways. Mr. Kapler presented a sketch of the area. He pointed out that the parcel owned by Waste Management Inc. is only 0.9 acres in size and too small to be developed by itself. It would also require an access directly out on C.R. #116 which is undesirable. The plan for the development of this area will require wetland filling. Approval has been secured from the WMO for this filling, however, wetland mitigation is required. He asked Council to consider eminent domain to purchase the property. City Administrator Norman commented on the major merger for Waste Management and that now this sale may not be allowable. However, that does not prohibit the City from condemning the land. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution #98-11-287 utilizing eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of parcel part of PIN 27-32-25-13-0001. Further discussion: Councilmember Haas Steffen inquired why the City would be financing this with TIF. Mr. Norman replied that this is TIF District #6 and we have a limited area to spend the money in and this would be a compliant use. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Beahen, Beyer, Haas Steffen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #12: Report from Road and Bridge Committee 1) Update on T.H. #47 STP Project Director of Public Works presented an update on the T.H. #47 STP Project. There are still issues with MnDOT - traffic counts for warranting signals, etc. MnDOT is not in support of a traffic light on #47 and 142nd Avenue. Staff will continue to work on this and report back. 2) Request for a Stop Sign at 144th Lane and Tungsten Way The Police Department will complete a speed study in the area of 144th and Tungsten within the next month or so. A new traffic count will also be completed in the spring. 3) Report on Proposed C.R. #116 Improvement Project City Council/November 24, 1998 Page 12 of 20