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<br />Councilmember Elvig stated he does not have an issue with the changes. This is a fabulous <br />opportunity for Ramsey and he appreciates the yhoice to locate the facility here and helping to <br />support Town Center and the commerce and traffic in Town Center. The only concern is with <br />the landscaping to the northwest being removed for future parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Mod Fedors, Buetow and Associates, stated with the landscaping plan they want to do as <br />good a job as possible. He added he does not anticipate having to have additional parking. They <br />are aware of the concerns regarding Rhinestone Street. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated this is not a show stopper for him, but he hates the idea of losing a <br />great amenity. He would ask if some of that starts to come about, and before other parcels are <br />sold, that possibly adjacent lots could tie into this with shared parking. <br /> <br />Mr. Fedors expressed his agreement and pointed out that this project started out with shared <br />parking. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated this is a great project and it 'will be a beautiful building. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired about the rationale for the building not being pulled out to the <br />boulevard. <br /> <br />Mr. Fedors explained the building is a very specialized facility and it needed to be set up for <br />future expansion. The only way the building can be expanded is to build out from the core; they <br />cannot go in and tear out all of the infrastructure. That is why they would build out to the <br />streetscape in the future. The fence will be similar to the one at City Hall, and the appearance of <br />the structure picks up strongly on features at City Hall. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he appreciates that thought, as they have tried to set the bar with <br />this building. He thanked Mr. Deal for his belief in the City of Ramsey and his help in putting <br />this transaction together. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated this will be a great addition and is welcome in the City. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded ~y Councilmember Elvig, to approve the Anoka <br />County site plan for the Medical Examiners Facility, contingent upon compliance with City Staff <br />Review Letter dated August 8, 2007 and the applicant entering into a Development Permit with <br />the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Dehen, Look, and <br />Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. <br /> <br />Motion by Councihnember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution <br />#07-08-190 approving the request from PSD, LLC for Final Plat approval of Ramsey Town <br />Center 13th Addition, contingent upon complia.I1ce with City Staff Review Letter dated August 8, <br />2007 and entering into a Development Agreement with the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />.City Council/August 14,2007 <br />Page 8 of 32 <br /> <br />P24 <br />