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7.07: Report from the Public Works Committee Meeting dated November 20, 2012: 1) Well #4 Motor and Pump Repair • 3) Discuss 2013 Capital Improvement Street Projects Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case 7.07:1), to award the written quote of E.H. Renner in the amount of $18,843.00 for all parts and labor necessary to repair the pump bowls, replace all drop pipe, check valve including installation and start up assistance, and the written quote of Submersible Motor Engineering USA in the amount of $10,983.00 for all parts and labor to make all necessary repairs to the 150 HP Hitachi 12 -inch pump motor including testing and a 12- month warranty; and in Case 7.07:3), accept review of the 2013 Capital Improvement Program. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, McGlone, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Backous. 7.07: Report from the Public Works Committee Meeting dated November 20, 2012: 2) Consider Proposal — Highway 47 and CSAH 116 Intersection Study Mayor Ramsey indicated he removed this item from the Consent Agenda because he opposed ordering a study of the Highway 47 and CSAH 116 intersection due to the potential that the State could eliminate an access that would negatively impact retail businesses. He recommended postponement of this study until the City can hold discussion with the State and others. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember McGlone, to postpone indefinitely the proposal of WSB in the amount of $24,082 for the Highway 47 and CSAH 116 intersection study plus an additional $3,840 for traffic counts and direct staff to have additional discussions with Mn/DOT and the City of Anoka about long -term impacts. Further discussion: Councilmember McGlone voiced his support of the motion, indicating the City should not expend dollars to study a State roadway. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone, Elvig, Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Councilmember Backous. 7.06: Consider Entering into a Purchase Agreement for the Property Located at 8901 — 146 Avenue NW, Minnesota, owned by USCO Corp. Councilmember Wise recused himself due to a potential conflict of interest and left the Council Chambers at 9:05 p.m. City Attorney Goodrich reviewed that during a previous closed session, the Council directed staff to make an offer to the land owner. He reported an agreement has been reached with the property owner at the Council- authorized price and lease terms. However, relocation fees remain to be determined. City Attorney Goodrich advised if the Council was supportive of that offer, there was no need to move this matter to closed session. City Council / December 11, 2012 Page 11 of 13