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HRA BUSINESS Case #1: Proposal for Surveying Services Development Manager Lazan stated that currently, the property bound by Sunwood Drive, Sapphire Street, Civic Center Drive and Zeolite Street is comprised of several parcels previously platted by Ramsey Town Center, LLC. The Municipal Center and the parking ramp, as well as the proposed addition to the parking are included in this property, but not necessary contained within an appropriate parcel. He reported that current development proposals for two uses within this property will require their own unique parcel to facilitate their conveyance. The responsibility to plat the appropriate parcels to convey to its buyers usually falls on the developer, which in this case is the HRA. He presented a proposal to provide the necessary surveying services to prepare, coordinate, record a new plat encompassing all of the parcels mentioned, and resolve all outstanding property issues within this block. This proposal is consistent with the current development management contract, in that all services beyond concept sketch work will be presented under separate contract for HRA approval. Councilmember Jeffrey stated it feels a little odd that Mr. Lazan is presenting this case but giving Landform the business. He wondered also if this was standard pricing. HRA Executive Director Nelson stated that she provided the HRA this information via email. We anticipated this piece of work as we moved through this Development Manager contract. She identified the things in the contract coordinated by Landform and stated that we brought this forward under the provisions of the contract. Chairperson Dehen recalled that he disagreed with this but at the last City Council meeting, the majority did approve it. A discussion ensued relating to the original contract and what was added Chairperson Dehen stated he assumes the rates and fees are in line to which both Lazan and Nelson responded that the rates were standard. Ms. Nelson stated that she did not have all local engineering rates to share but in looking at other consultant rates, she would argue that these are pretty much in the ballpark. Chairperson Dehen stated that the deal has been struck and he thinks they are in line. Commissioner Elvig stated that when these contracts are like this, we have to be very prudent to make sure our tracking systems are very good. Mr. Lazan pointed out this will be billed and tracked as a separate project. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 7, 2010 Page 2 of 4