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restricted. We received letters of interest from three developers with regard to the north parcel. Council directed that neighborhood meetings occur. There was one held in October and another the beginning or January. (The one in January included a larger list of people.) From these two neighborhood meetings, we have worked with the proposed developer in refining what his proposed development is. He noted that Council has the proposed purchase agreement. He pointed out that Council also has an itemization of what's included in the development. He stated that it's been staff's intent to retain part of the parcel and 15.5 to 16 acres can be developed. What's proposed is that the developer provide for the continuance of the plat process with no more than 38 lots on the parcel. Mr. Schroeder told Council that staff is not necessarily suggesting approval of that concept, but that's the one most of the neighbors liked. It's been the plan that proceeds of the sale of this property would go toward development of a park. ($399,000 would be brought in from the sale of developing 38 lots.) Each reduction of a lot would be a reduction in money of $10,500 if City Council does not approve 38. Council proceeded to review the agreement. Councilmember Haas Steffen hoped if this is approved this evening, that Council might have a continued discussion on the value of homes. Mr. Schroeder responded that in this purchase agreement, the City will state what the homes should be valued at. Discussion ensued relating to what the Planning Commission discusses and it was suggested that a joint meeting take place. Ms. Frolik pointed out that the quarterly joint meeting should be scheduled for February. Doug Fountain, 15255 Garnet Street NW, Ramsey, stated that he has lived in Ramsey for 20 years and that he is not against sewer and water. He noted Ms. Stanley's presentation earlier this evening on what the extension of municipal utilities can do to the property. He asked what this is going to do to the property on the north and west of where he is. He wondered if that area could then petition for City services. Mr. Schroeder responded that both these areas are outside of the MUSA. Councilmember Haas Steffen commented that the last two Charter amendments will make it practically impossible to get water and sewer to these areas unless 100% of the people vote for it. She stated she would find it hard to vote in favor of the extension with people being able to opt out and making other people pay for it. Motion by Mayor Gamec and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into the purchase agreement on behalf of the City with KC Land Company for sale of Outlots A and B, Alpine Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen, Beyer and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Ordinance g97-01 selling certain public land in the City of Ramsey. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary. Councilmember Beahen aye Councilmember Beyer aye Councilmember Haas Steffen aye Councilmember Zimmerman aye Mayor Gamec aye City Council/January 14, 1997 Page 10 of 13