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Mayor Ramsey felt it was important to know what cities around Ramsey are doing and for <br /> Ramsey to be more builder friendly by considering development fees. He agreed with the need <br /> for staff's input and more discussion. <br /> Councilmember Strommen commented on the need to assure enough time is scheduled so <br /> consideration is completed by the time the 2012 fee schedule needs to be acted on. She noted <br /> that some of the fees are not insignificant policy issues and some fees are based on costs. <br /> Mayor Ramsey asked staff to provide a recommendation if that is the case. <br /> Councilmember Strommen stated if it involves a policy issue, she wants to be sure the Council <br /> has enough time to complete that consideration. <br /> Finance Officer Lund stated this item will be scheduled for the November 22, 2011, Work <br /> Session. She noted that SAC charges are State mandated and the majority of fees that will <br /> change are development or utility related. <br /> Public Works Director Olson asked whether the water utility fee will be approved. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated the issue is whether the City wants to fund a water treatment <br /> fund with water utility rates. To answer that question, the Council needs to know the <br /> ramification to fees and determine whether a water treatment plant is needed. If so, those costs <br /> can be backtracked into the water fees being charged. <br /> Mayor Ramsey commented that actions have been taken by other government agencies that <br /> made this a regional issue, not just a Ramsey issue. <br /> 2) Consider Approval of Agreement with the Metropolitan Council to enter into the <br /> Transit Taxing District <br /> This item was considered prior to Case 1. <br /> 3) Discussion of Space Needs Analysis for Fire Station #2 <br /> Fire Chief Kapler reviewed the staff report and space needs analysis, noting the estimate is $3.6 <br /> million for construction of a new one -story building. He asked whether the Council would like <br /> more information and if staff should enter negotiations for the property. <br /> Councilmember McGlone stated he thought the previous discussion was that the cost would be <br /> $2.5 million. He asked whether another training area is needed, or a duplication of existing <br /> facilities. Councilmember McGlone stated he doubted Ramsey will ever have paid firefighters <br /> so a bunk area may not be necessary. <br /> Mayor Ramsey concurred and indicated that BKV did the job it was hired for but the current <br /> station does not have some of these features so he questions why they are needed now. Mayor <br /> City Council Work Session / November 7, 2011 <br /> Page 8 of 10 <br />