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AGENDA
MAPLEWOOD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
5:30 P.M. Monday, March 21, 2022
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Meeting No. 07-22
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
E. NEW BUSINESS
1. Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05 subd. 3(c)) to Discuss the
Purchase of The Ponds at Battle Creek and the 77-acre Undeveloped Parcel North
of the Ramsey County Correctional Facility
F. ADJOURNMENT
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651.249.2000 to make arrangements. Assisted Listening Devices are also available. Please check with the
City Clerk for availability.
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CITY COUNCILSTAFF REPORT
Meeting Date March 21, 2022
REPORT TO:
City Council
REPORT FROM: Melinda Coleman, City Manager
PRESENTER:
Melinda Coleman, City Manager
AGENDA ITEM: Intent to Close Meeting (Minn. Stat. Section 13D.05 subd. 3(c)) to Discuss
the Purchase of The Ponds at Battle Creek and the 77-acre Undeveloped
Parcel North of the Ramsey County Correctional Facility
Action Requested: MotionDiscussion Public Hearing
Form of Action: Resolution OrdinanceContract/Agreement Proclamation
Policy Issue:
The South Maplewood/Century Avenue Redevelopment properties consist of the 88-acre Ponds at
Battle Creek golf course and the 77-acre undeveloped parcel north of the Ramsey County
Correctional Facility. Ramsey County owns both of these properties and in 2020 began looking to
redevelop both properties. City Council will consider possible purchase or use of these properties.
Recommended Action:
Before the meeting is closed, the City Council must state on the record the specific grounds
permitting the meeting to be closed and describe the subject to be discussed. Therefore, it is
recommended the City Council introduce the following motion:
Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Section 13D.05 subd. 3(c), I hereby motion to close the
meeting and go into a closed session to consider purchase offers or counteroffers for the
properties of the Ponds at Battle Creek and the 77-acre undeveloped parcel north of the
Ramsey County Correctional Facility.
Fiscal Impact:
Is There a Fiscal Impact? No Yes, the true or estimated cost is $0.00
Financing source(s): Adopted Budget Budget Modification New Revenue Source
Use of Reserves Other: Closing the meeting has no fiscal impact.
Strategic Plan Relevance:
Community InclusivenessFinancial & Asset MgmtEnvironmental Stewardship
Integrated CommunicationOperational EffectivenessTargeted Redevelopment
NA
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Background:
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider options including purchase or use of these
properties. State statute allows the City Council to close a meeting to consider offers made for
property and to develop counteroffers.
Attachments:
None
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