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ent to the in terest on this money. Councilmember Olson stated that s r vial views h as an ldi n tm int nonce building. She asked how much money was left from the original Supervisor Bray stated that there is approximately $200,000 from the remaining original bond. money Councilmember Look stated that he has been vocal about hat he the aide stands that thismeeting unnecessarily in light of the fragile economy. He stated space before room can benefit the community, but would like to see what they used for meetin g g the current and buildin was here. He stated that the old City Hall faciheyVwasdnot being used k about asked whether that could be used for meeting space. He stated n y that City Administrator Ulrich creative ways to accommodate groups without spending stated that the old facility is not being rented out. Building O Mai n s ated ce ha the old 'City s that Fire T is being used for meetings. Councilmember heating in order to building is closed down and there would be costs to ramp up and the use the building. She stated that she also thinks there � D hen stated that he s not necessarily costs of using it may be more than it is worth. Vice-Chair opposed to this idea, but he would like to know whether it is a need one r just a City wa s could He ug g est d that a decision by put off for a while to see if the current resources liz n ed such as Fire 1. He asked if there was another m zed y r Rm m t ail b e e whe nly people call looking for space. Building Maintenance. Sup medium sized room is the police roll call room. City Engineer Jankowski stated that the g Room can be difficult to hear in, for meetingska ddif noted f was absurd to l tl li t mind a n Ramsey Administrator r o hink mind having the meetings in a smaller room. people to use their call room. City because it that the Police Department would allow good idea to open that room up to the public Ulrich stated that it really wouldn't be a g En ineer Himmer stated that scheduling the is located in a secure area. Assistant City g ed in a seof the cu meetings have become difficult because of the ei limited like to work Alexander Ramsey room. Councilmember Olson stated that sessions in a smaller room. Motion died for lack of a second. to direct staff to acquire Motion by Vice - Chair Dehen, seconded l us mee meeting rooms, including Fire 1. competitive bids to compare costs and to research the usage of ied. Voting Yes: Vice -Chair Dehen and Councilmembers Olson and Look. Voting Motion cam No: None. Absent: Chairperson Elvig. Case #4: Consider Establishing Topsoil Requirements in New Subdivisions Assistant Ci En ineer Himmer stated that Ramsey has been t gg s as one of the largest coi the the A s ty gi metro area for non - consumptive water use. He stated that the City water an and has been discussing possible topsoil requirements as a way to do this. asked stated that this issue was last discussed in January es /additives; ways to enforce the program; and bring back a cost breakdown of different soil types/additives; • rev p sey iew a possible City compost site. He stated that he d uke ' with ontract e and it in R rs and actual top but, kind of, dirty sand. He stated that he sp that costs would be about $5 to $7 more for materials than what is out there today an found Public Works Committee / July 15, 2008 Page 8 of 13 —318—