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City Administrator Norman replied that both projects have to be moving along at a rapid pace in order to accomplish what they are attempting to accomplish. Mayor Gamec inquired as to how they could put together the framework without knowing the space. City Administrator Norman replied that that is precisely why they need to have the architect on board because they are negotiating with Town Center LLC at this time for a lot and they need to make sure that they negotiate for a piece of property that would accommodate the City's needs. Councilmember Elvig stated that he felt as though they are being pressed very swiftly into a project, which makes him uncomfortable. He stated that he would like to see a fiscal impact study identifying revenues the City receives from the Town Center. Mr. Elvig stated that he could concur with the need for a new City Hall but part of the negotiations with Ramsey Town Center, LLC has to include the fact that the City would be taking on a 10 million dollar endeavor to construct a new City Hall, which is a key component of the Town Center. Councilmember Cook replied that the Town Center is giving them a place to show the City Hall and Police Department and they are cooperating with the City to be a part of the development that will be a showroom for the City along with housing and retail. Councilmember Kurak stated that City Hall is an important part of Town Center but is not the only part of the Town Center. She stated that they need to have Mr. Baxley sit down with Ramsey Town Center LLC to discuss the needs and determine the amount of land that is going to be needed. Councilmember Strommen stated that she understood the urgency with moving forward but it does make her a bit nervous because they are not finishing their budget discussions until July. She stated that she would like some assurances that they would be looking at some of the issues before they continue moving forward on this path. Mayor Gamec felt that they needed to determine the size of the lot before proceeding to the next phase of the study. Councilmember Strommen noted that that was one of the items identified in the proposed agreement with BKV Group. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt the resolution authorizing the proposal from BKV Group for preliminary planning for City Hall and Police Department at a cost not to exceed $7,000 and authorize the use of funds from the Council Contingency Fund, but directing staff to bring the budget amount of $7,000 up for discussion during the 2004 budget process for a possible budget amendment to fund the expenditure from another source. City Council/May 27, 2003 Page 7 of 18