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Development Services Manager Gladhill indicated the Council would not be taking action on this request tonight but could consider whether to direct staff to continue discussions, or table consideration until the Housing Assistance Policy and other items are completed. The Council asked questions of Mr. Stokka who indicated they preferred this site due to its close location to rail and marketability; however, were not "locked in" on this location and could receive scoring points if within one -half mile of the train station. Mr. Stokka stated they would share the proforma and information on their urban projects for Council consideration. Peter Worthington, MWF Properties, LLC, explained that with regard to low - interest loans qualifying as a contribution, it is the net present value of the differential from a market rate loan. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to table discussions regarding local contribution for MWF Properties related to a Minnesota Housing Finance Agency Housing Tax Credit application to allow time for submittal of additional information. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Elvig, Backous, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.02: Select Architect and Approve Process for Elmcrest Park's Community Building Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report. Lisa Muller, President of the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association, described their program offerings and level of contribution. She stated they have been saving money for this project for years and are excited about the possibility for it to be completed. Dennis Lehman, President of Northern Lights Soccer Association, stated they spend $4,000 per tournament to rent tents so this building is very needed, noting it will also be used by the general public and those out walking the trails. Ms. Muller presented the City with a check in the amount of $40,000 that had been set aside for construction of the Elmcrest Park building. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood stated the Youth Association does a fabulous job of meeting resident's recreational needs and also offers a hardship program so all can play. He stated Ramsey is fortunate to have the benefit of working with the Youth Association. Mayor Strommen and the Council thanked those in the Athletic and Soccer Associations for their partnership and contribution to this project. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to accept the $40,000 contribution of the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association and authorize the City Administrator to enter into a contract with Bissonnette Erickson Architects, LLC for architectural services for City Council / March 26, 2013 Page 5 of 8