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Assistant Community Development Director Frolik explained there was a park and trail agreement entered into with the master developer and that master development agreement is in default at this time. It is currently an open ended item that would need to be addressed. Councilmember Dehen questioned what work has been done to explore the options. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated staff would like to bring this topic forward to the Council for discussion. One option would be to look at the obligation that exists and charge it to this project. Another option would be to look at the land that is supposed to be deeded to the City and see if there is a credit that could be worked out. There are a couple of other options that staff is flushing out. Part of the problem is the City does not have the parkland in hand, and until they get the parkland the options are limited as to what they can do with this. This also affects Crest View and other forthcoming projects. Staff looks at this as a serious situation to address. At this point there is no firm recommendation for the Council; however, by the time this comes back for final site plan there will need to be a final resolution. This topic is planned to be scheduled for a work session in the future. Mayor Gamec suggested the motion include a statement that the park and trail fees will be addressed at final plat. Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated this is included in the Staff Review Letter. Councilmember Elvig stated he is happy with this, and that the County believes in Ramsey's project enough to move this here. This is a delightful looking building, and it certainly helps raise the bar of what they are trying to do in the City. There are issues to work out and a possible letter of credit could resolve some of this. There are some things to be worked out on the private side. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to approve the preliminary site plan contingent upon compliance with the City Staff Review Letter dated June 21,2007. Motion carried. Voting.Y es: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Mayor Gamec welcomed the Anoka County Medical Examiners Facility to the City of Ramsey and invited Dr. Amatuzio to speak about the facility. Dr. Amatuzio, Anoka County Medical Examiner, stated she is delighted to be part of this new, growing and vibrant community. This facility will last for many years and it sets the bar; it is a standard of excellence. She would like to compliment the architects; this facility will be one of the finest in the five state area. City Council / June 26, 2007 Page 11 of 38