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7.04: Introduce Ordinance #14 -09 Amending City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 6 (Performance Standards), Subdivision II (Stormwater Pollution Control) City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation to introduce an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 6 relating to performance standards and Subdivision II relating to stormwater pollution control. The proposed amendments address new stormwater management requirements recently adopted by the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) including incorporation of Atlas 14 precipitation data and revised stormwater infiltration requirements as well as revisions required by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. He answered questions of the Council relating to when the ten -year capture zones were determined Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to Introduce Ordinance #14 -09 Amending City Code Chapter 117, Article II, Division 6 (Performance Standards), Subdivision II (Stormwater Pollution Control. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Kuzma, Tossey, Backous, Johns, and LeTourneau. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Riley. 7.05: Authorize Professional Services Contract with Premier Commercial Realty to List a Portion of the Ramsey Municipal Center for Lease Assistant to the City Administrator Brama reviewed the staff report, pricing strategy, and commission rates proposed by Premier Commercial Realty to lease underutilized space in the Ramsey Municipal Center. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama stated it is staff's recommendation to consider a Professional Services Contract with Premier Commercial Realty to list 3,029 square feet of office space on the second floor of the Ramsey Municipal Center for lease. City Administrator Ulrich asked the Council whether it wanted to lease out this space, noting it was not programmed for a use in the City's Strategic Plan. If the Council does support leasing this unneeded space, the next decision will be to determine the company with which to list it. In response to the Council's questions, Assistant to the City Administrator Brama stated the exiting market conditions show there is some office space available in Ramsey but may not be of the same quality and/or class as space in the Ramsey Municipal Center. He advised that the pricing strategy reflects market rates and the target is a five- to seven -year lease for the underutilized space. Assistant to the City Administrator Brama answered questions of the Council relating to services that were not included within the rent rates. Prior to engaging a leasing agent and incurring commission costs, the Council supported staff making contact with governmental agencies and other entities to determine whether there is interest in leasing underutilized space in the Ramsey Municipal Center. It was noted that lease of this space based on the pricing strategy, would garner $120,000 over a five -year term. City Council / August 26, 2014 Page 7 of 9