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Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to approve the 2017 Work Plan utilizing the consulting services of Bruce Jacobson and LHB at a not-to-exceed amount of$50,000 for park planning. Further discussion: Councilmember Williams stated that by expressing her concerns she was hoping to hear the input that the specific consultant would provide a direct benefit and that the price was a good value. She thanked staff and the Council for their input and noted that she felt that she could now support the request. Councilmember Kuzma stated that he still believes that this would be a good utilization of the Resilient Communities Program and therefore would be opposing the action. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Shryock, Johns, LeTourneau, Riley, and Williams. Voting No: Councilmember Kuzma. 7.11: Review Preliminary Feedback from Highway 10 Summit and Discuss Corridor Improvement Plan Next Steps Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report, providing an update from the Highway 10 Summit held on March 16th with a portion of the corridor business community. He also reviewed the next steps and discussed how the project can fit within the upcoming Resilient Communities Project with the University of Minnesota. Councilmember Shryock stated that she found the meeting very informative and helpful to hear the input of the business owners and noted that the follow up process will be important to obtain more specific input from the business owners. She stated that she looks forward to this process of working together with residents and businesses to create great relationships in the corridor. Mayor Strommen agreed that the follow up would be important and noted that on the one on one follow up visits, she would suggest including a Councilmember for the meetings. She stated that would allow the Council to hear the comments and input and would also show that the Council is interested in being involved. 8. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT 8.01: Update on Purchase of Former Sunfish Lake Gas Station Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and provided an update on the purchase of the former Sunfish Lake gas station; specifically, the "findings" from the underground storage tank (UST) removal and the Phase II environmental site assessment(ESA). City Administrator Ulrich announced upcoming meetings and events. Mayor Strommen noted that the Arbor Society has awarded Ramsey as Tree City USA for 2016 and commended City Planner Anderson for his work in that area. She advised of an upcoming City Council/March 28, 2017 Page 11 of 12