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I ! I I ,I I I I I i I '1 I I I I ]1 burnt orange parapet flashing must be removed to perform the work and he felt that for aesthetic purposes, this should be replaced. The flashing bid from this contractor is in the amount of $2,350. Mr. Jankowski expected that a change order could be requested in the amount of $6,600 if insulation, etc. has to be replaced. He asked that Council authorize that amount, if it becomes necessary. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Resolution #97-09-290 receiving bids and awarding contract for Improvement Project #97-24 (City Hall roof replacement). The parapet flashings should also be replaced at a cost of $2,350 plus approval of the change order is granted in the amount of $6,600 if the City Engineer feels it is necessary. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #12: Metropolitan Livable Communities City Administrator Schroeder stated that each year cities are expected to join together to provide for affordable housing. The City of Ramsey has been a participant in this program since October, 1995. For 1997, Ramsey was expected to allocate $9,732 toward affordable housing. For 1998, the demand increases to $22,400. In return, the City is eligible for various funding programs of the Metro Council and the State of Minnesota. He noted a couple of examples - the $11,830 just received from the Metro Council toward the Comprehensive Plan and the $20,000 in MNRRA funding we received toward the same project. Neither grant would have been available to us without participation in this program. Mr. Schroeder explained that for 1997 and 1998, the City allocated funding toward the development of the Sunfish Square Townhouse development. The funding came from a fee waiver which is supported by TIF funds generated by the development. It should also be noted that, a few years ago, the City allocated funds toward site clearance in order to facilitate this project. Further, it is expected that future revenues will be dedicated toward roadway improvements to the benefit of this development. Hence, it is not expected that in the near term the assistance allocation requirement will be an issue. He presented a resolution that was prepared putting the Met Council on notice of the above- mentioned programmed expenditures. He felt that given this information, there is no downside to participation in 1998. The upside is possible receipt of additional funding now and in the future. He recommended positive consideration of participati0n for 1998. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to adopt Resolution #97-09-291 electing to continue participation in the Local Housing Incentives Account Program under the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen and Beyer. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmerman. (He feels this is another way for the Metropolitan Council to get their foot in the door to control our City.) City Council/September 23, 1997 Page 19 of 23