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Mayor Gamec - Mr. Raatikka's resignation could not have come at a worse time. <br />He is very much aware of all projects going on within the City right now such <br />as Comprehensive Plan, sewer/water, and street improvements. City Engineer <br />should know Council members and now is not the time to make a lot of changes. <br />Mr. Raatikka has informed me that he is interested in continuing as City <br />Engineer for Ramsey since he will still be in the area and he is going to <br />continue in the engineering business. It is no reflection on CED, but since <br />Mr. Raatikka knows the City so well, I would feel better going with Mr. Raatikka <br />than training in a new engineer. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox - We should hear from Mr. Raatikka before we make a decision. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - It was a big decision to terminate my association with CED. <br />I am switching to another firm, Hakanson Anderson, will continue in the <br />consulting engineering business and will remain in this area. I will be <br />available to continue as City Engineer through Haka~son 'Anderson. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox - The whole crew at CED as been a good experience for the <br />City. Ramsey has always been with CED. Mr. Raatikka was an accident that <br />just happened to have been trained by the engineering firm we have always <br />done business with. Mr. Isaakson and Mr. Johnson are good men. One advantage <br />to continuing with Mr. Raatikka is that of continuity. Mr. Raatikka works <br />well with City Staff. I don't feel we are under any extreme pressure to make <br />a decision tonight. <br /> <br />Councilmember Sorteberg - As far as which way to go, I am on the fence. <br />would like to remain with Mr. Raatikka but we should check out CED's <br />recommendations. I would like to interview Mr. Isaakson and M~. Johnson. <br /> <br />Councilmember Reimann - I am in no hurry to make a decision. CED will remain <br />as our consulting engineering firm until a final decision is made. I have <br />been very happy with Mr. Raatikka's work, but I do not want to make a hasty <br />decision. <br /> <br />Councilmember Van Wagner - We have been with CED and Mr, Raatikka for a long <br />time. I have a lot of confidence in Mr. Raatikka's ability. I do not <br />want to make a hasty decision either and I would like to know more about <br />Mr. Isaakson, Mr. Johnson and the other firm involved (Hakanson 'Anderson). <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox - Both firms are qualified. <br />tonight? <br /> <br />Is a decision necessary <br /> <br />Mr. Berg - Should take some kind of action to insure presence of an engineer <br />at public hearings scheduled for May 17, 1982. <br /> <br />Mr. Raatikka - With the present situation I would not be able to be present <br />at those public hearings as my termination date with CED is May 14, 1982. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec I really am in favor of going with the man over the company. <br />Mr. Raatikka is aware of all situations in Ramsey and I prefer to continue <br />with Mr. Raatikka as our consulting engineer. <br /> <br />Jeff Roos - I was not aware that Mr. Raatikka was switching to another firm. <br />Hakanson Anderson is a very good firm. Eighty-five percent of their <br />employees are ex-CED employees. CED's disappointment is two-fold: we lose <br />Ramsey as a client and we have lost our investment made training Mr. Raatikka <br />to work with the City of Ramsey. If you decide to go with Mr. Raatikka and <br /> <br />Sp C/May 4, 1982 <br />Page 2 <br /> <br /> <br />