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5.02: Consider Option for the Preparation of Land for Development — Sunwood Retail <br />Development Manager Lazan reviewed the staff report. <br />Chairperson McGlone asked if sufficient borings will be taken. <br />HRA Executive Director Ulrich answered in the affirmative and stated borings will also be taken <br />on the site where the fill will be placed. <br />Commissioner Ramsey asked about dewatering. <br />City Engineer Himmer explained the intent is to not excavate below the water table because then <br />the material would have to be dried. He noted this means the site will go from having mounds of <br />stockpiles to a large hole. Staff will also address how to restore the site and reconfigure ponding. <br />Commissioner Ramsey noted Lake Ramsey is in the plan but the Council had also discussed <br />reconfiguring it or not including it. <br />Development Manager Lazan explained the scope will include plans specific to this corner to <br />determine the extent of the excavation but would commit excavating a portion of the Ramsey <br />Lake. <br />City Engineer Himmer estimated it will involve excavating about one-half of Lake Ramsey. <br />Development Manager Lazan indicated the earth work estimates did not go deeper than eight <br />feet, a minimum depth. <br />Chairperson McGlone stated he heard the school will be postponed for one year due to monetary <br />reasons and it is likely the school has stockpiled a lot of material. He noted if the City does not <br />excavate here it could use that offsite fill and maintain flexibility in this area for the future. <br />City Engineer Himmer stated staff met with Legacy several weeks ago because it has about <br />60,000 yards of material. However, Legacy said it will be clay and not usable for road projects <br />but it would be open to allowing a deal for that material for other uses like green spaces. <br />Commissioner Strommen asked if this is the most efficient way to get this done. <br />City Engineer Himmer answered in the affirmative and noted the cost is $10 to $12/yard to <br />import native fill material and this would cost about $4/yard. <br />Commissioner Ramsey stated he supports staffs recommendation, even if it excavates only one- <br />half of Lake Ramsey and allows for reconfiguration and other options in the future. <br />Motion by Commissioner Ramsey, seconded by Commissioner Wise, to approve the proposed <br />scope of services and request staff to add the proposed scope to the current project out for bid, <br />Housing and Redevelopment Authority / June 5, 2012 <br />Page 7 of 10 <br />