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Public Works Director Olson stated that if the City chose not to move forward with this, an easement acquisition would be needed to move forward with the Mississippi drainage district. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to enter into a Loan Agreement between the Metropolitan Council and the City of Ramsey for Protective Acquisition of Highway Right -of -Way for the Hamilton/Holasek site located at 6165 and 6205 Highway 10 NW in the City in an amount not to exceed $495,000.00 plus administrative expenses. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Dehen, Jeffrey, Look, and Strommen Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to enter into a Purchase Agreement with Lora G. Hamilton and Edward L. Hamilton and Winslow Holasek and Corinne M. Holasek for the purchase of the parcel of land located at 6165 and 6205 Highway 10 NW, Ramsey, Minnesota, for a purchase price of $480,000.00 plus an Administrative Settlement of $15,000.00 for a total purchase price of $495,000.00 with amount is to be funded by a Metropolitan Council RALF loan. This motion is contingent on formal approval by the Metropolitan Council approving the purchase and the purchase price. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Jeffrey, Dehen, Elvig, Look, and Strommen Voting No: None. Case #13: Sale of Lot 1, Block 4, Gateway North Industrial Park Plat 2 City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City acquired the property located at 14050 Basalt Street NW in 2005 and spent the past year having the contaminated site cleaned up with a $295,000 grant. He stated that Ace Solid Waste has approached the City about purchasing the parcel for $286,000 to expand their existing facility to include a 12,000 sq. ft. transfer station or shop. Councilmember Dehen stated that the City purchased this property for $315,000, cleaned it up with taxpayer money and now plans to sell it for $286,000. He stated that including the clean up costs, this would be a loss of $324,000 on the property. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the City cannot recoup the clean up costs and that the price of $286,000 he feels reflects the current market conditions. Councilmember Look asked why the prior property owner was not responsible for cleaning up the site. City Attorney Goodrich stated that the PCA had funds available and chose not to assess the costs to the owner. Councilmember Look stated that he would like to know how Ace Solid Waste's tax base compares to other area businesses. City Council / September 25, 2007 Page 22 of 27