Resolution - #07-03-081 - 03/27/2007

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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: RESOLUTION #07-03-081 RESOLUTION TO OFFICIALLY MAP A PARCEL ALONG TRUNK HIGHWAY 10 IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey (City) and Anoka County (County) support the preservation and advance acquisition of right-of-way along the Trunk Highway 10 (THl 0) corridor for transportation related access and highway improvements; and WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation, Metropolitan Council, County and City all participated in the THI0 Access Management Study which identified conceptual alternatives for access improvements at existing intersections along THl 0 in Ramsey; and WHEREAS, the THlO Access Management Study specifically identified concept alternatives for access improvements at a location south ofTHl o and west of Armstrong Boulevard relat~ve to future access needs for a river crossing; and WHEREAS, all concept alternatives at this location require the acquisition of the subject property, also identified as property number 29-32-25-21-0002 and 20-32-25-24-0001; and WHEREAS, the County intends to purchase the property utilizing a combination of financial resources to include funds from the Revolving Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) program; and WHEREAS, eligibility to utilize RALF funds for the acquisition requires an official map be completed and adopted; and WHEREAS, the City is responsible for ensuring the official map is completed and adopted; and WHEREAS, the City supports the acquisition of the property in its entirety and agrees to take necessary action to officially map the property. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1. That the City will officially map the subject property in cooperation with Anoka County. 2. That the City will modify and adopt necessary zoning ordinances relative to this property to ensure land uses are consistent with the intent of the official map.