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<br />road projects that will be coming up. Now, no more than two years of MSA is pooled and <br />Ramsey does not spend out beyond four years. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer agreed there was some discussion about being penalized for <br />conducting due diligence before projects were done. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked staff to put together a proposal with Alternate 2 after talking <br />with that homeowner whether to purchase the entire area or just the small area needed. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmerstated there are 7 to 8 acquisitions that need to take place and <br />the other acquisitions need to be resolved. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig supported staff being authorized to start negotiations. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated it sounds like Alternate 2 is the alignment but the <br />question is whether or not the City needs to purchase all of 7131. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen asked why Ramsey would want to purchase easements ahead of time <br />before knowing the price for 7131. He stated he wants to know the price first so Ramsey is not <br />"held hostage" on the easements already purchased. <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated regardless of what happens, they are independent <br />acquisitions and construction easements. He stated he would like those pieces concluded and <br />then come back with a recommendation on the 7131 property. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Look, to adopt Resolution No. <br />08-08-145 authorizing the required property acquisition for the realignment of 166th / 167th <br />Avenue NW to State Aid standards, based upon the alignment in Alternate 2, and the final <br />decision coming back to Council with findings, conclusions and concerns of the staff. <br /> <br />Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Look, Dehen, Jeffrey, and <br />Olson. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Strommen. <br /> <br />Case #9: <br /> <br />Authorize Installation of Security Cameras in TH 47 Pedestrian Underpass <br /> <br />Assistant City Engineer Himmer stated this project was approved in the Summer of 2005 with <br />some reconstruction on Highway 47. The meeting minutes at that time indicate some concern <br />about security. Since that time, lighting has been installed and most recently, graffiti was <br />discovered as well as broken lights. Staff is trying to determine how to address security cameras <br />and concerns about costs, housing equipment, and temperature issues so staff investigated <br />cameras that work through the Internet and records at City Hall. Staff recommends the use of IP <br />cameras. The cost is $9,050.86 for a three-year contract with Quest at $65.40 per month plus <br />install of cameras, software and hardware needs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson asked who maintains the cameras. <br /> <br />City Council / August 12, 2008 <br />Page 22 of 26 <br />