HomeMy WebLinkAbout962159.tiff October 29, 1996
Weld County Commissioners ( r•
Barbara J. Kirkmeyer, Chair
P. 0. Box 758 CLEF;:
Greeley, Colorado 80632 TO THT '-
Ref: Ramsay-Shockey Open Space
Dear Commissioners:
This letter is to confirm the concepts agreed to at our meeting of Oct. 28, 1996. Please
let me know if there are any differences in perceptions.
I will deed to Weld County the land (approx. 29 acres), irrigation water rights, water tap,
if transferable, and any existing mineral rights.
Weld County will develop this land for use as open space according to the plans that were
presented to me at that meeting. 1997 was to be the year of development.
Weld County will agree contractually to items on my agenda: 1. Ownership and Use, 2.
the property named "Ramsay-Shockey Open Space", 3. Boulder and Plaque. Copy of that
agenda inclosed.
Weld County will send a release of liability per agenda.
Weld county will send to me the necessary legal requirements for transfer. I have since
talked to my lawyer. It is his opinion that the county has its own forms for transfer and
the standard residential forms will not be used.
I have contacted Saundra McAviney of the American Council of the Blind of Colorado
informing her that I have included her letter in the agenda. She may want to contact you
at a later date.
The concept of this property is to be "nature area" and not playground or ball fields.
Human involvement will be pedestrian, horseback riding and biking.
Again, please contact me if you are not in agreement with any items in this letter.
Sincerely,
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Robert D. Ramsay
44 Bob Ramsay
7218 Cnnriin¢ Ln.l Ln.
Longmont,CO 8 0 5 03-8 728
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Meeting Oct. 28, 1996 Ramsay-Shockey Open Space
Ref: Land; 29 acres, any existing mineral rights
Irrigation Rights; Handy (water), Loveland Lake (water), McIntyre (delivery)
Domestic Water Tap; Little Thompson Water
1 . Ownership and Use
Assets will revert to Robert Ramsay or his heirs if Weld County fails to adhere to
the following conditions:
Assets cannot be sold or transferred in any manner,
Assets are used only as "Open Space",
No mining or oil drilling on the land, royalties will go to Weld County if
drilling occurs on other property that draws oil from this property.
2. Property is to be named "Ramsay-Shockey Open Space".
3. Boulder and Plaque
Boulder and three stones have been placed on property, plaque ordered but not
mounted on boulder.
Plaque has the names of Kay Ramsay (wife), Florence Shockey (mother in law) and
Philip Shockey (brother in law), and a poem written by Kay Ramsay (see other
page).
Cost of boulder, stones and plaque paid by Robert Ramsay.
Weld County is to maintain a line of sight view from the boulder/plaque to Mt.
Audubon, sight of Phil's crashed airplane, and Longs Peak. Both views exist
at this time.
Boulder/plaque cannot be removed from or relocated on the property.
Access must be available from Weld County for the maintenance of the
boulder/plaque.
4. Emphasis of the open space will be on "nature area", not playground, ballfields or park.
5. Human Involvement
Pedestrian activities and horseback riding are permissible.
Bikes, skateboarding, and motorized vehicles are not permissible.
Hunting, fishing and boating are not permissible.
6. Weld County will release any liability resulting from this property from Robert Ramsay
or his heirs.
7. Enhancement of this property for blind persons should be considered. (see letter)
8 I will need from Weld County their legal considerations for the transfer of this
property.
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