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City Administrator Ulrich explained the two are almost equivalent as the past contract paid 2% based on the development cost and this would be paid on just the land value. In addition, this RFQ included only sale of property with no development services or management. The Council acknowledged that with this proposal, the broker is getting nothing but a commission, the broker is paying its marketing costs, and there would be no administrative costs to the City. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to select CBRE as the preferred real estate broker for the City of Ramsey; direct staff to negotiate a proposed contractual relationship with CBRE; and, direct staff to work with CBRE to develop a proposed list and strategy for listing properties. Further discussion: In response to Councilmember Kuzma, Assistant to the City Administrator Brama stated the contract remains to be negotiated but the term is proposed to be a three -year listing agreement and after one year, there is a three -month out. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Backous, Kuzma, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -218 Authorizing the Construction of Elmcrest Park's Community Building Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and recommendation to proceed with construction of the Elmcrest Park community building. It was noted the resolution would authorize the Mayor and City Administrator to enter into a contract with American Liberty Construction, Inc. at a not -to- exceed amount of $751,785, which would include the $40,000 contribution of the Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association and $35,000 contingency. Motion by Councilmember Johns, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to Adopt Resolution #13 -12 -218 Authorizing Funding and the Construction of Elmcrest Park's Community Building. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Johns, Backous, Kuzma, LeTourneau, Riley, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events, and the play offered by the Northern Starz Theater Company. He reported that legislative strategies were discussed with Elwyn Tinldenberg who indicated that it looks good for funding of the Highway 10 /Armstrong Boulevard interchange during the next legislative session. He asked the Council to inform staff of other legislative items. City Council / December 10, 2013 Page 13of14