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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Backous, McGlone, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember Elvig. 7.03: Request to Authorize Staff to Solicit Bids for Improvement Project 10 -22, Ramsey Municipal Parking Facility • Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Wise, to authorize Staff to solicit bids for Improvement Project 10 -22, Ramsey Municipal Parking Facility Phase II. Further discussion: Councilmember Tossey questioned how much it costs to place ads and request a proposal. Public Works Director Olson responded approximately $360 per publication. This would be in three different publications, which would bring the total to approximately $1,000. Councilmember Tossey stated he has no desire to expand this ramp; he sees no reason to do so and does not want to accept the grant. Public Works Director Olson noted there are 350 stalls dedicated solely to transit. The land use next to the ramp cannot be approved without approving the ramp expansion It is anticipated the parking stalls will be used by the adjacent land use. Deputy City Administrator Nelson explained the design guideline and zoning in place for The COR dictate structured parking in order to reach the density for the plan. If there was no structured parking arrangement, the land use would have to be reconsidered. Mayor Ramsey stated he firmly believes when the rail stop is put into place, 350 stalls will be filled with transit riders. The City solicited for the grant, and it was approved, and he does not want to give it back. City Administrator Ulrich pointed out this would make the land more valuable and is a landmark for the future. Councilmember Backous stated he agreed with Councilmember Tossey and does not believe in building things that are not needed. He suggested sending the money back. Councilmember Elvig theorized sewer pipes are run months and years prior to building in anticipation of building, and it also raises land value. This would be the same type of situation. Substitute motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig to authorize Staff to solicit bids for construction for Improvement Project 10 -22, Ramsey Municipal Parking Facility Phase II. Further Discussion: Mayor Ramsey clarified after 60 days, the Council will decide whether to accept any of the bids. This item will be brought to the Council on June 28. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, McGlone, and Wise. Voting No: Councilmember Backous and Tossey. Absent: None. 7.04: Request for Approval of Documents to Clear Title to Lands Owned by the City of Ramsey in the Plat of COR ONE. Deputy City Administrator Nelson reviewed the staff report. City Council / May 10, 2011 Page 5 of 8