Detachement/Annexation Request Discussion for 15861 Jarvis St NW

Northstar Truck & RV Parking LLC (Northstar) owns an approximately 11-acre parcel of land located at 15861 Jarvis St NW, Ramsey, MN. The property straddles the border between Sherburne (City of Elk River) and Anoka Counties (City of Ramsey). Approximately 7.2 acres are in the city of Ramsey and 3.83 acres are in the city of Elk River. Currently, Northstar operates a trucking business on the 3.83 acres in Elk River; however, the zoning in Ramsey (I-1 Light Industrial) does not allow for a trucking business on the 7.2 acres within Ramsey city limits.

Northstar would like to operate its business entirely in the City of Elk River so they can utilize the entire 11-acre parcel. To accomplish that goal, Northstar and their attorneys prepared and signed a petition for the concurrent detachment of the property which is in Ramsey and the annexation of the detached parcel by Elk River, pursuant to the authority on MN Stat 414.061, Subd 5. For the request to move forward, both City Council's (Elk River and Ramsey) are required to pass a joint resolution in support of the request.  Attached to this case is the Elk River staff report Request for Action, Proposal For Concurrent Detachment and Annexation, and a draft of the Joint Resolution Requesting the Concurrent Detachment and Annexation. On May 20, 2024, the Elk River City Council made a motion to support the request. 

Some points to consider during tonight's discussion include, but is not limited to, the following:

Does the request meet the intent of the Ramsey Comprehensive Plan?
Currently, the land is guided for BP - Business Park. It is reserved for office and industrial development.

Does the request meet the intent of the zoning code?
Currently, the property is zoned I-1, Light Industrial. Park and Open Space (Northfork Golf Course) is located to the east, PUD/residential to the north, railroad and B-2 Community Business to the south, and the city of Elk River to the west with industrial zoning.

City Attorney Knaak will be present at the work session to answer legal questions regarding the detachment/annexation process.

The petition will be heard at the regular scheduled City Council meeting on June 25, 2024. At which time, staff will recommend the City Council make a motion for either denial or approval of the request.   The supporting resolution will then be submitted to the Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings.                                                                                          

Not applicable at this time.

Stephanie Hanson, Community Development Director

Consider a discussion regarding the detachment of Ramsey land and annexation to Elk River. Staff is looking for City Council findings of fact to support or deny the request in preparation for the June 25, 2024 City Council meeting.