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Motion by Councilmember Dehen, seconded by Councilmember Look, to move forward with the sidewalk only portion of the streetscape plan. Further Discussion: Councilmember Look asked if dropping in the irrigation portion of the project after the sidewalks would be much more expensive. Public Works Director Olson stated that it would be much more expensive. Councilmember Jeffrey asked if installing the lighting later would also be more expensive. Public Works Director Olson stated that it may not be and noted that Connexus is willing to top down the lights to help minimize damage as construction happens in the area. Mayor Gamec stated that he knew Connexus was eager to get the lights and poles out of their inventory. Councilmember Dehen asked. why the irrigation would be more expensive to install later. Public Works Director Olson stated that the specifications outlined exactly how the City wanted this to be constructed and it included installing it directly alongside the sidewalks. He stated that if the irrigation was not completed with the sidewalks, it would also complicate the installation of trees. Councilmember Elvig arrived at the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Further Discussion - continued: Mayor Gamec reviewed the discussion of Case #5 for Councilmember Elvig. Civil Engineer II Linton showed a sketch of the streetscape plans and noted that the irrigation needs to run under the sidewalks and would be a drip system laid throughout the planter beds, rather than a head system. Motion failed. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Dehen and Look. Voting No: Mayor Gamec and Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey and Strommen. Absent: Councilmember Olson. City Attorney Goodrich reviewed Robert's Rules of Order and noted that only the prevailing side could offer a motion that the original motion be reconsidered. Motion by Councilmember Look, seconded by Councilmember Dehen to reconsider the original motion made by Councilmember Strommen and Seconded by Mayor Gamec, on Case #5. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec and COUncilmembers Dehen, Elvig, Jeffrey, Look and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Mayor Gamec, to award the bid for IP 08-24 Sunwood Drive Streetscape Improvements, to Standard Sidewalk, Inc., as presented by Civil Engineer II Linton. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Elvig, and Jeffrey. Voting No: Councilmembers Dehen and Look. Absent: Councilmember Olson. Case #2: Proposed Ordinance to Amend Off-Street Parking Regulations; Case of City of Ramsey Assistant Community Development Director Frolik stated that currently there are no restrictions on the number of vehicles and equipment that can be stored outside. She stated that the Council City Council! April 22, 2008 Page 10 of 18