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Councilmember ~Strommen inquired if there is money included in the budget for the planning of <br />the facility. ~ <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied that there is not funds budgeted in the general fund, but he <br />would assume tl~,~ funding would come from capital funds. <br /> <br />Councilmember }Strommen stated that they should be having those discussions before they move <br />too far forward, iThe one thing they have to keep in mind is that they are doing this during tough <br />budget times. <br /> <br />Consensus of 1}he Council was to direct sta,ff to establish a building committee with <br />Councilmember~ Kurak and Strommen serving as the Council representatives. <br /> <br />Assistant City A~lministrator Nelson noted that the next step would be for staffto meet with Paul <br />Donna to establ~h funding scenarios and costs and what the impact will be. Staff anticipated <br />having that info '.r~nation for the Council within the next two monihs. <br /> <br />5) Minnesota Report <br /> <br />City AdministratrOr Norman stated that the Governor's office has proposed creating a new annual <br />report similar to ~he Twin Cities Metro Report, which will be named The Minnesota Report. The <br />City of Ramsey has been offered the opportunity to be one of the limited numbers of cities that <br />would be focusc[d in the State report. There would be a cost of $3,400 for printing that the <br />Council could PaY for from the Council Contingency fund. <br /> <br />Consensus of the City Council was to place the item on a regular City Council agenda for <br />consideration. <br /> <br />6) HousingiTour <br /> <br />City Administraior Normm~ stated that there is a housing project being proposed for the Schulte <br />property by Ryl~d Homes. Ryland Homes has asked for a' ~oup to come and tour some of their <br />other projects. ;In addition, staff felt that it would be beneficial to tour the Excelsior Grand <br />project as well. :Mr. Norman inquired if the Council would be interested in joining staff on the <br />to ur. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Council was yes. <br /> <br />CO UNCIL/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />1) North St~ar Corridor Rally <br /> <br />CouncilmemberiStrommen stated that there will be a support rally in Sauk Rapids for the North <br />Star Corridor on'October 22`'0 at 7:00 p.m. She thought it was important to have members of the <br />City Council in ~ttendance at the rally. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/October 7, 2003 <br /> Page 13 of 14 <br /> <br />-39- <br /> <br /> <br />