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Councilmember Cook indicated the only way to move forward tonight is to follow staff's recommendation, and this is not the time for this discussion. It could be another month before the ordinance is adopted, but they will have to look at how it is enforced. Counci hnember Elvig stated he can understand this predicament for the builder, as they are in the lniddle of the project. He sees this as a hardship being placed on the builder. Perhaps when the time comes it can be discussed how this applies to Ryland Group. Councihnember Zimmerman commented the Council worked with the builder regarding the sound wall, and they should be able to work together on this issue. Mayor Gamec noted it has been about three months since the plans for this came forward, and there have been a lot of revisions. The builder is getting caught in the middle. They will need to let it stand as it is right now. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommcn. Voting No: Councihnelnber Zimmerman. Case #12: Authorization for Proposal to Design Regional County Roadway Improvements Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained when the City of Ramsey approved the development for the Town Center and the associated Development Agreement, the mitigation for the traffic impacts to the regional roadway improvements included the reconstruction of Ramsey Boulevard, Armstrong Boulevard, and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The Council's packet includes a proposal for engineering services for each of the roadways by TKDA to provide the final design services. The proposal for Ramsey Boulevard has been estimated at an amount not to exceed $206,000. This would entail the construction of a four-lane divided roadway from 350 feet south of TH #10 to a point 1,200 feet north of CR #116. The proposal for Armstrong Boulevard has been estimated at $250,200 and that would include the reconstruction to an urban four-lane divided roadway fi'om a point 500 feet south of TH #10 to a point 1,200 feet north of CR #116. The proposal for Sunfish Lake Boulevard has been estimated at $152,000 and that would include construction of an urban four-lane divided roadway from a point 600 feet south of TH #10 to 1,400 feet north of TH #10. These costs are for design services only and when they are closer to final construction documents and the bidding process staff will come forward with an amendment to consider contract services and construction administration. TKDA is an engineering firm that works very closely with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and has been rccommended by the Anoka County Highway Department to perform these services. Councihnember Kurak asked how Anoka County fits into this and asked for clarification that the City is not taking the burden of the cost. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the joint powers agreement they have been working towards has included the total cost of all improvements at 14 million dollars. The City Council/June 8, 2004 Page 19 of 23