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Public Works Director Olson stated that he feels that S.E.H. would do a fine job with the welding inspections and that Bob Colmer, the special inspector named for all the bids, except Bolton & Menk's, has worked with the City in the past and it has been a good experience. He stated that the RFP stated that staff felt HDR's bid was too high, they felt that Hakanson Anderson did not have enough experience with projects this size. He stated that Progressive has had around 10 projects similar in size to this one and specializes in water and noted that they had pointed out the importance of looking at shadows and distances to other properties. He stated that Bolton & Menk understands the process and has voluntarily offered to withdraw their proposal. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to approve entering into an engineering contract with Progressive for water tower #3, not to exceed $169,300, and to prepare a Feasibility Study for the design and construction of water tower #3 in Elmcrest Park. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Jeffrey, Dehen, Elvig, and Look. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Olson. Case #7: Consider Support for Anoka Aquatic Center for 2008 Mayor Gamec stated that the City has been contributing to the Anoka Aquatic Center since 1998 and because of this gets a special rate reduction for residents. Civil Engineer II Linton stated that this program is supported from the charitable gambling fund and for the last few years, the Park and Recreation Committee has suggested that these funds be directed elsewhere and not be contributed. He stated that at a recent work session, there was a consensus by the Council to create a policy that a minimum of 70% of these funds are used for improvements to City parks and a maximum of 30% be used for other purposes. He stated that the recommendation from the Park and Recreation Commission is to deny the request for these funds and see if there is a significant impact on the number of users. Councilmember Elvig stated that he would like to know what other options there may be for residents of Ramsey, such as the Andover pool. He stated that he would also like to note that the case lists $10,000 of expenditures for Juvenile Diversion and he feels this number is actually closer to $3,200. Councilmember Look stated that he understood that the season passes could be tracked for . Ramsey residents but asked if there was a way to track the recreational usage. Civil Engineer II Linton stated that the daily user information is not tracked and they also do not receive a discount. Councilmember Look stated that there is no other outdoor pool around that residents can use, so he would like to support it for this reason. City Council! April 22, 2008 Page 15 of 18