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CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 11/22/2011 By: Mark Riverblood, Engineering /Public Works Information Title: Approve Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association's Request to Fund a Storage and Batting Cage Building at Central Park Background: The Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) desires approval to fund and construct a 20" x 32' foot building between ballfields #4 and #2 at Central Park next to the batting cage that is being completed there now. Community Development and Park staff have reviewed ARAA's building permit application and other aspects of their proposal and find that the proposed building is consistent with what is permitted for parks as well as residential and commercial land use (setbacks etc.). The application shows that the construction would be the same burnished block construction, with `plum' accent band as the other park buildings there. Observations: In addition to reviewing the submitted plans for conformity to building code (snow loads, egress /ingress etc.); it is understood that the commercial storage unit that is placed in the parking lot would be removed when the building would be placed into use. This and other details (such as ensuring that ARAA shall be paying the maintenance expenses) and are being 'put in writing' via the attached Memorandum of Understanding and Commitment agreement so that all parties are in full accord with expectations and responsibilities. ARAA has indicated that construction is desired to commence yet this fall. Attached is a plan view of the proposed building, as well as an elevation; and a site location map. The attached agreement identifies several stipulations and roles of responsibility for this project, and includes three issues in particular that Council is asked to provide direction on (with staffs suggested recommendation further below). 1, ARAA has requested the waiver of Building Permit Fees in the amount of $569.51. (This cost is based upon the minimum estimated value determined by the square footage as identified by the State of Minnesota of a Building valuation of $19,502.) As a point of information, the city has not waived building permit fees for the construction of the earlier Lion's Pavilion at the same park, or recent city projects like the parking ramp - although this project is considerably smaller in scope. 2, Staff requests a decision on whether to require a surety or escrow for the estimated $23,000+ project - or, if having ARAA's president signing the attached agreement would provide enough certainty that the project would be completed satisfactorily. 3, While the operating and maintenance costs of the proposed building are identified in the draft agreement to be the responsibility of ARAA, electricity is not specifically named. Unless heaters are installed in the building, or lights are left on, the annual operating cost for electricity is expected to be nominal (perhaps $144 dollars per year). Recommendation: 7. 4.