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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to recommend that the City Council obtain a consultant's opinion of what the usual design fee percentage would be on a project of this nature. Further discussion: Councilmember Wise stated any consultant would quickly figure out what they were asking for and he was not sure if this was the process to follow. Chairperson Look requested a worksession on RFP's. . Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Look, Councilmembers Wise and Elvig. Voting No: None. Case #3: Consider contract Extension for Ramsey Star Express Director of Public Works Olson reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Elvig asked if it 'included the fare box. Public Works Director Olson responded it did not. Chairperson Look asked for staff s thoughts on the impact of a fare raise. Public Works Director Olson responded the rates at Elk River would be $5.50 and Anoka could be $4.00. City Administrator Ulrich noted he would advocate the $4.00. Councilmember Elvig asked what the process was for changing the fare. Public Works Director Olson responded there were fare box issues. He noted they had until the next Council meeting for this determination. Councilmember Elvig stated he wanted to keep this going but wanted to take a harder look at the fares. Public Works Director responded they knew the $4.00 rate would continue and likely a $4.00 slot would open up when the rail started, which was not available now. Chairperson Look asked who sold the cards. Public Works Director responded Metro Transit sold the cards. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to recommend that the City Council authorize staff to enter into a six-month contract extension (October 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010) with First Transit for the operation of the Ramsey Star Express. Finance Committee / September 8, 2009 Page 4 of5