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Mayor Strommen asked staff to present those higher level policy questions to the Council after <br />considered by the EDA. She stated she also supports the sale as it creates the ability to retain a <br />Ramsey business and allow it to expand in Ramsey. <br />Councilmember LeTourneau concurred with the importance of business retention and thanked <br />the Economic Development Authority for bringing this forward. <br />Councilmember Riley thanked staff as well as the EDA for the successful negotiation of this sale <br />transaction. <br />Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Williams, to Approve <br />Purchase Agreement with WESTCO Properties LLC for .95 acres of City -owned land located <br />within the City's original business park, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, Williams, Johns, <br />Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. <br />7.07: Consider The Tinklenberg Group Proposal for Professional Services Contract <br />Extension <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve a five -month <br />extension to The Tinklenberg Group professional services contract. <br />The Council acknowledged it continues to work with neighboring communities and Anoka <br />County on this vital regional transportation issue to seek funding opportunities for improvements <br />of the entire corridor and to address rail crossing safety. <br />Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve a five - <br />month extension of The Tinklenberg Group Professional Services Contract at a cost of $30,000. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Johns, Kuzma, <br />Riley, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. <br />8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. He stated the upcoming <br />newsletter will include a summary of the City survey conducted this fall. <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br />Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to adjourn the <br />meeting. <br />Motion carried. <br />The regular meeting of the City Council adjourned at 8:47 p.m. <br />City Council / February 10, 2015 <br />Page 10 of 11 <br />