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sure thc facility will meet the standards of the Ramsey Town Center; and b) to identify any changes needed in the plan so as to better get an understanding of costs of the project. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicated the Ramsey Municipal Center will be located in the core of the Ramsey Town Center at the coruer of Sunwood Drive and Sapphire Street. The City Parking Ramp will be located directly to the west of the Ramsey Municipal Center. He explained since the proposed Ramsey Municipal Center is to be located in the Ramsey Town Center, the Town Center Zoning District regulations and the Town Center Development Guidelines apply to the site plan. The Town Center Advisory Committee (TCTAC) reviewed the site plan on November 23, 2004. He reviewed comments relating to the Lot Coverage/Floor Area Coverage, Setbacks, and Parking. He reviewed the recommendations of staff and the TCTAC of' items to be addressed in the site plan. Councihnember Kurak stated regarding the glass that has been added to the building, the fagade was very important to the Facility Committee Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon replied the TCTAC liked the selection o1' materials, but from an architectural style wanted to play with it a little bit more. Councihnember Elvig concurred with Councilmember Kurak. He stated the Facility Committee spent a lot of time on this, and to have another group come in will be challenging. Hc could see some what ifs, but would hate to see the model change too much. Councilmember Cook stated if it is changed too much it will be moving away from the original intention of the Facility Committee. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon indicted the TCTAC is just an advisory committee, and if the Council wants a certain look, that is the way it will go. He indicated the Planning Commission thought it was important that the City set the standard for the Town Center, and felt this project did that. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the prcliminary site plan. Councilmember Cook inquired about the value-adding options that were discussed for the bidding process. Chcryl Badinger of 3D/I explained in looking at managing the cost of the project due to the unknowns, different alternatives will be considered that could be used if the prices come in bettcr. Councilmen~ber Kurak commented someone will be building across the street fi'om this site, and there should not be a garbage can sitting out, as was discussed in the staff report. She woukt hope there would be a close look:at some type of containment for the garbage. City Council/December 14, 2004 Page 30 of 33