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Councilmember Strommen inquired if there is money included in the budget for the planning of <br />the facility. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied that there is not funds budgeted in the general fund, but he <br />would assume the funding would come from capital funds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen stated that they should be having those discussions before they move <br />too far forward. The one thing they have to keep in mind is that they are doing this during tough <br />budget times. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Council was to direct staff to establish a building committee with <br />Councihnembers Kurak and Strommen serving as the Council representatives. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson noted that the next step would be for staff to meet with Paul <br />Donna to establish funding scenarios and costs and what the impact will be. Staff anticipated <br />having that information for the Council within the next two months. <br /> <br />5) Minnesota Report <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman stated that the Governor's office has proposed creating a new annual <br />report similar to the Twin Cities Metro Report, which will be named The Minnesota Report. The <br />City of Ramsey has been offered the opportunity to be one of the limited numbers of cities that <br />would be focused in the State report. There would be a cost of $3,400 for printing that the <br />Council could pay for from the Council Contingency fund. <br /> <br />Consensus of the City Council was to place the item on a regular City Council agenda for <br />consideration. <br /> <br />6) Housing Tour <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman stated that there is a housing project being proposed for the Schulte <br />property by Ryland Homes. Ryland Homes has asked for a group to come and tour some of their <br />other projects. In addition, staff felt that it would be beneficial to tour the Excelsior Grand <br />project as well. Mr. Norman inquired if the Council would be interested in joining staff on the <br />tour. <br /> <br />Consensus of the Council was yes. <br /> <br />COUNCIL/STAFF INPUT <br /> <br />1) North Star Corridor Rally <br /> <br />Cotmcihnember Strommen stated that there will be a support rally in Sauk Rapids for the North <br />Star Corridor on October 22'~a at 7:00 p.m. She thought it was important to have members of the <br />City Council in attendance at the rally. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/October 7, 2003 <br /> Page 13 of 14 <br /> <br /> <br />