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I ARDEN illLLS EDA SPECIAL MEETING - SEPTEMBER 14, 1998 3 , . Commissioner Larson asked if staff is satisfied that the changes needed to be made will be completed. Mr. Ringwald stated the developer is moving forward to purchase some required new equipment and all that is left is the brick work and some landscaping which is just about done. He feels they are making a serious effort to complete the project and calling every other day to update the staff on the status of where they are. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). B. Tndykiewicz Property, Condemnation/Purchase Update Mr, Ringwald noted the Indykiewicz's received an Offer Letter from the City on August 27, 1998, informing them that the City and Ramsey County will be purchasing part oftheir property (approximately 4.0 acres of a 6.7 acres parcel) for the amount of$350,000, subject to stable soils and no environmental contamination. Additionally, the City's relocation consultant, Evergreen Land Services met with the Indykiewicz's on several occasions to provide information on their relocation benefits. Mr. Ringwald presented an exhibit showing the alignment of the road going through the property . which the City Engineer and Ramsey County have agreed will be the minimnrn design constraints to complete the realignment of Round Lake Road. He pointed out the area south of the right-of-way has a pond which will accommodate some of the runoff of Highway 96 per Ramsey County requirements and will also accommodate development on the remnant parcel with storm drainage. The City Attorney served the Indykiewicz's with a legal Notice of Intent of the City to acquire property on September 11, 1998. The property owners have requested the City stake the proposed right-of-way through their property so they could visualize the impact. The staking, which was to be accomplished September 11, 1998 has not yet been done. The City Engineer has been asked to have a survey crew out as soon as possible to stake the right-of-way and to conduct soil borings which will be coordinated with the Indykiewicz's. At this point there has not been much discussion regarding the value of the property and it appears that the City and the land owners vary considerably on the value and whether the property should be purchased in part or in whole. These issues will continue to be worked on with the owners. In relation to the acquisition, staff is preparing a Memorandnrn of Understanding between Ramsey County and the City. This docnrnent would layout the cost sharing agreement for this project. There have been verbal agreements made and legal docnrnents are being prepared which will be forwarded to the Ramsey County Board and the City for their approvals. Ramsey County . Staff has inform the City that once the design of the road is approved by MNDOT late this year/early next spring, the County will release the funds to repay the City. Therefore, the payment schedule should be spring of next year. Ramsey County is to pay for the relocation of the existing road and the total amount of money has not yet been determined.