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City Administrator Norman explained this is just an introduction to the concept of this bonding. <br />Staff is requesting direction for staff to begin working out the details with the county in the draft <br />Joint Powers Agreement. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec questioned if the figures in the cost analysis are in line. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied Phase One is currently being reviewed and the <br />estimates were a little high. Phase One included the City internal streets, the Joint Powers <br />Agreement will cover the improvements on Ramsey Boulevard, Highway 116, and Armstrong <br />Boulevard. <br /> <br />Motion by Chairperson Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend that the <br />City Council direct staff to begin working out the details with the county in the draft Joint <br />Powers Agreement, and to bring the agreement back for Council review. <br /> <br />Case #4: Anoka Aquatic Center Contribution <br /> <br />Finance Officer Lund explained for the previous six years, the City of Ramsey has made a <br />donation in the amount of $4,000 to the Anoka Aquatic Center with funding obtained from the <br />Lawful Gambling Fund. During the Park and Recreation Commission meeting of February 19, <br />2004, the Commission approved the continued funding of the Center, with funding from the <br />Lawfid Gambling Fund. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend <br />that the City Council adopt the resolution authorizing $4,000 for the Anoka Aquatic Center to be <br />funded fi'om the Lawful Gambling Fund. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Councilmembers Zinunerman and Strommen. <br />Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Case #5: <br /> <br />Amend 2004 Rates & Charges for Commercial Trail and Park Dedication <br />Fees <br /> <br />Finance Officer explained the 2004 rates and charges were adopted by City Council at its regular <br />meeting of November 25, 2003, and amended at its regular meeting of December 9, 2003. <br />During this meeting, staff was directed to review the commercial trail and park dedication fees <br />and foiwvard a recommendation to the Parks Commission. Finance Officer Lund explained the <br />Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed the fees and made the following recommendations <br />regarding commercial trail and park dedication fees for 2004: <br /> <br />Commercial/Industrial Trail Development Fee $1090/Acre ($100/Acre currently). <br /> <br />Commercial Park Fees - $4,356/Acre (Currently 5%FMV with a minimum of $2.00 per <br />sq ft) <br /> <br />Finance Committee/February 24, 2004 <br /> Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />