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6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORT Executive Director Ulrich reported on the satisfactory resolution with the contractor to level the stockpile of dirt that had raised concerns related to sight lines. Commissioner Riley stated it appears the HRA paid to have dirt moved to this location and is now paying to have it removed. Executive Director Ulrich stated this fill material came from the Lake Ramsey site and was stockpiled in this area to complete development of COR TWO. At that time, it was under the direction of Landform to bring a certain amount of fill onto this site but this is excess fill. Commissioner Strommen stated she remembers conversations about the need to bring in fill. She stated she would be interested in reviewing past notes about that conversation held with Darren Lazan (Landform). She asked about the process for staff to review work of consultants to assure there are checks and balances. Commissioner Strommen stated she is interested in having such a process in place to avoid additional costs. Chairperson Backous stated a mistake was made along the way and now the HRA is being expected to pay for it. He stated there is also a road that has to be repaved due to an error and early release of escrow funds, which he would like to further discuss with staff and determine if the City Attorney should become involved. Chairperson Backous stated these types of costs should be paid by the contractor and/or its insurance company and not by the residents of Ramsey. Executive Director Ulrich stated he will report back on how this stockpile came to be in this location. Commissioner Riley stated he likes that staff has found a way to remove this stockpile at no cost to the City; however, does not like how the stockpile got to this location in the first place. Executive Director Ulrich reported that SuperAmerica is no longer interested in the Ramsey Boulevard site or the Armstrong Boulevard site so staff has contacted the developers to see if there is another user for these sites. Commissioner Strommen stated during Happy Days, many asked when McDonalds and SuperAmerica were coming to Ramsey. She stated she remembers a conversation last year when those projects were heavily promoted in the City's newsletter and Chairperson Backous had expressed concern that the "cart was before the horse." Commissioner Strommen cautioned against prematurely promoting projects because if they do not come to fruition, it is perceived as a failure. Chairperson Backous stated he found that prior action to be of a political nature. Housing and Redevelopment Authority / September 10, 2013 Page 4 of 5