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the change order for Improvement Project #10 -24; 176th Avenue culvert replacement, in the amount of $20,395.56. 4) Consider Engineering Services Request for Proposals — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to authorize staff to distribute an RFP for engineering services in an effort to build a specialized pool of three to five consultants for a term of three years to utilize, as necessary, for overflow work and to include language stating the information would be owned by the City and presented in a format the City can use and manipulate. 5) Consider Roadway Modifications at TH10 & Feldspar Street NW — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to request that MnDOT advance the project sooner with State funding and no City funding. 6) Update on Retro Fitting of Public Works Lighting — Ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee to table this item until the next Public Works Committee meeting. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Wise, Councilmembers Elvig, Tossey, Backous, Jeffrey, and McGlone. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Ramsey. 6. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearings. 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Consideration of Final Approval of Ramsey RLF Loan to Wells Catering, Inc., and SAC/WAC Fee Assistance to Ramsey Retail Rental, LLC Development/Marketing Manager Backman reviewed the staff report. Councilmember Jeffrey asked if this has been approved once. Development/Marketing Manager Backman replied it has been approved, though it has been revised since then to include a full- service, sit -down restaurant Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to approve a $68,000 RLF loan with a term of 10 years at one percent over prime (4.25 %) to Wells Catering for The Falls Cafe project, and secured by a first position on $165,000 of equipment; and approve zero interest, forgivable loans totaling $55,000 to Ramsey Retail Rental to offset SAC/WAC fees associated with a new full- service restaurant at The Ramsey Office Plaza building in The COR. Further Discussion: Councilmember Elvig pointed out if the SAC fees are reduced, the City should reduce its contribution. Development/Marketing Manager Backman suggested the Council approve a loan up to $55,000 and staff will make all efforts to lower the fees with the Met Council, thereby reducing the City's contribution. He explained the terms of the RLF loan has not changed, even though this is now a larger project. The SAC /WAC fees have changed due to it being a larger project. The capacity is 140 seats. Councilmember McGlone noted he City Council / March 8, 2011 Page 4 of 10