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dollars would come back to the City. However, at the end of the first term this could possibly be another piece of property that would not be on the tax rolls. He encouraged residents to call the Metropolitan Council and representatives urging them to not "pull the rug out" from Ramsey. Councilmember Jeffrey stated he would support this because the property was leased. Councilmember Elvig stated he would support this as the property was leased and would be on the tax rolls. Acting Mayor Look stated he would also support this because the property was on the tax roll and he believed the taxpayers were savings dollars by purchasing the property at today's market prices. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Look, Councilmembers McGlone, Jeffrey, Elvig, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Ramsey and Councilmember Dehen. 7.02: Receive Property Owner Petition for Utility and Roadway Improvements to Serve the Proposed Legacy Christian Academy, and Award a Contract to Perform the Feasibility Study for Such Improvements City Engineer Himmer reviewed the staff report. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to accept the infrastructure improvement petition and award a contract to Boltman, Inc. in the amount of $3,800 to prepare a feasibility study for the requested improvements. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone stated he was concerned they were adding a very long cul -de -sac in the City. He asked if the study would consider looking at an exit to Puma Street so there was more than one exit. City Engineer Himmer responded this study would not address this and the idea for a second access would be for fire and emergency vehicles only. Public Works Director Olson stated if Council wanted that Puma Street be constructed, the developer was not interested in paying for Puma Street at this point. He summarized the ways this could be handled. He noted a financing package would need be worked out when the feasibility study was prepared. Councilmember Elvig stated he had very little interest in a cul- de-sac this long. Councilmember McGlone believed Puma Street was necessary for this project. Michael Timari, 17940 Baugh Street NW, representing Legacy Christian Academy, summarized the project phases. Public Works Director Olson noted after the feasibility was prepared, the Council would have the opportunity to work out the details. Councilmember Elvig stated he wanted to see a feasibility study that determined the costs for another access. He expressed concern about the traffic. He proposed the City take care of the cost above and beyond with the funds being reimbursed in the future when other properties were sold. City Engineer Himmer noted the feasibility study would not address traffic He stated the feasibility was just to talk about cost, schedule, and timing. The traffic analysis was the applicant's responsibility. He stated he could look at the cost of getting Puma Street just up to minimum standards, or they could look at doing the road overlay vs. reconstruction. Councilmember Elvig asked if he would have the opportunity to review and approve the costs at some point. Mr. Olson responded at the City Council / October 12, 2010 Page 6 of 9