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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Connolly. voting No: None. Case #14: Authorize Staff to Schedule and Work with Individual Contractors to Continue with the Old Town Hall Renovation Project City Administrator Norman stated that the City of Ramsey began the process of renovating the Old Town Hall when First State Bank of Isanti purchased the parcel and subdivided that portion from what ultimately became Landmark Bank. The purchase price of the lot, $80,000, was set aside by the City for the restoration of the Old Town Hall. Additionally, the Minnesota HistoricaI society awarded the City with a grant in the amount of $16,000 to be used to complete repair work that needed to be done on the exterior of the building. In 1.996, the City received an initial payment of $12,800 or 80% of the grant with the remaining to be received upon completion of the project. The City Council at that time also indicated a willingness to allocate a portion of the City's CDBG funds for the project as well. But upon learning that the restoration of Old Town Hall was not a qualifying project, the proposed allocation of CDBG monies was withdrawn. Based on input from KKE Architects and B.C.F Construction, an estimate of work to be done was submitted to the City by B.C.F Construction in late 1996. It was origi_nalIy determined that it would cost $117,537 to completely renovate and restore the Old Town Hall. The City had escrowed the above-mentioned funds, giving the City approximately $92,800 for the project. The grant that the City received from the Minnesota Historical Society was specifically designated for exterior renovation. At this point, the Minnesota Historical Society is requesting that the City work as promised at the time the grant was requested or return the money. They are also seeking information about the City's plans for using the Old Town Hall. Estimates to complete the remaining restoration work will be market driven, especially during these favorable economic times. Staffproposed that because of this situation, they be authorized to act as the construction manager on this project and hire out specific jobs according to a prioritized listing of' work that remains to be finished. Much of this work, i,e., roofing, tuck- pointing, electrical, and HVAC will require individual contractors or specific trades. Staff is looking to utilize several local contractors to complete the restoration of Old Town Hall. Once staff receives a quote for the work to be done they would be brou~t to the City Council for approval. Possibte funds for the completion of the Old Town Hall project are anticipated to come from the repayments from the City of Anoka as the result of the utility r/ght-of-way easement granted them by the City of Ramsey. Motion by Councilmember Connolly, seconded by Councilmember Hendr/ksen, to approve Staff's recommendation to act as the construction manager to prioritize, schedule and hire local individual contractors and trades for the completion of the restoration project for the Old Town Hall and explore the possibility of the building trade to do some of the restoration. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman questioned the budget for the project. City Administrator Norman replied $50,000 to $80,000. City Council/June 27, 2000 Page 22 of 26 -65-