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Councilmember Elvig stated he can understand this predicament for the builder, as they are in the <br />middle of the project. He sees this as a hardship being placed on the builder. Perhaps when the <br />time comes it can be discussed how this applies to Ryland Group. <br /> <br />Councilmember ZimmeiTnan commented the Council worked with the builder regarding the <br />sound wall, and they should be able to work together on this issue. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec noted it has been about three months since the plans for this came forward, and <br />there 'have been a lot of revisions. The builder is getting caught in the middle. They will need to <br />let it stand as it is right now. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, Pearson, and <br />Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Zimmennan. <br /> <br />Case #12: Authorization for Proposal to Design Regional County Roadway <br /> Improvements <br /> <br /> Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained when the City of Ramsey approved the <br /> development for the Town Center and the associated Development Agreement, the mitigation for <br /> the traffic impacts to the regional roadway improvements included the reconstruction of Ramsey <br />. Boulevard, Armstrong Boulevard, and Sunfish Lake Boulevard. The Council's packet includes a <br /> proposal for engineering services for each of the roadways by TKDA to provide the final design <br /> services. The proposal for Ramsey Boulevard has been estimated at an amount not to exceed <br /> $206,000. This would entail the construction of a four-lane divided roadway from 350 feet south <br /> of TH #10 to a point 1,200 feet north of CR #116. The proposal for Armstrong Boulevard has <br /> been estimated at $250,200 and that would include the reconstruction to an urban four-lane <br /> divided roadway from a point 500 feet south of TH #10 to a point 1,200 feet north of CR #116. <br /> The proposal for Sunfish Lake Boulevard has been estimated at $152,000 and that would include <br /> construction of an urban four-lane divided roadway from a point 600 feet south of TH #10 to <br /> 1,400 feet north of TH #10. These costs are for design services only and when they are closer to <br /> final construction documents and the bidding process staff, will come forward with an <br /> amendment to consider contract services and construction .administration. TKDA is an <br /> engineering finn that works very closely with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad and has <br /> been recommended by the Anoka County Highway Department to perform these services. <br /> <br />Councilrnember Kurak asked how Anoka County fits into this and asked for clarification that the <br />City is not taking the burden of the cost. <br /> <br />Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied the joint powers agreement they have been <br />working towards has included the total cost of all improvements at 14 million dollars. The <br />county has verbally agreed to participate at 30 percent, which is customary. That four million <br />dollars will help to cover a percentage of the money that is being authorized tonight. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak noted Sunfish Lake Boulevard did not have a complete overlay, and the <br />part south of the railroad tracks was left out. She asked if the county will be more involved in <br />that aspect with Ramsey Boulevard and Armstrong Boulevard. <br /> <br />P64 <br /> <br />City Council/June 8, 2004 <br />Page 18 of 22 <br /> <br /> <br />