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Motion by Councilmember Cook, i seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to approve the preliminary plan for the Ramsey Municipal Center contingent upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated November 24, 2004, and the platting of the subject property. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig expressed concern about this approval being contingent upon the Staff Review Letter due to the comments about the building Sunwood Drive faCade. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained the comment in the Staff Review Letter was that it is recommended some improvements be made to the Sunwood Drive faqade. He inquired if the Council would like the letter to be changed to state the fagade on Sunwood Drive should be explored. Mayor Pro Tern Zimmerman suggested this be approved subject to a review at a work session. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained this is a preliminary site plan and it will be reviewed by the Council again. Councilmember Kurak stated the intention of the Council should be clear. Councilmember Elvig noted a complete cost survey has not been done yet, and through this process the final costs will be able to be determined prior to moving forward. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Zimmerman, Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec and Councihnember Strommen. Case #15: Consider Authorization of EAW for Sewer and Water Extensions Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that on May 11, 2004, the Council authorized staff to hire Bolten and Menk to begin the design of the infrastructure included in the Feasibility Studies that petitioned for the extension of sewer and water. The direction at that time was that the costs to design this project were to be paid for from the respective enterprise funds and when and if the project was approved the funds would be reimbursed with the bond proceeds. On December 6, 2004, staff was directed to contact Oakwood Land Development to ask about consideration for partial payment of the EAW necessary for the sewer extension project. John Peterson, owner of Oakwood Land Development has agreed to pay the entire cost of the EAW for the necessary extension, however, would like to be reimbursed in the event the project moves forward. Assistant Public Works Director Olso_n advised staff recommends that City Council authorize hiring Bolten and Menk for preparation of the Environmental Assessment Worksheet for a cost not to exceed $24,600. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to authorize the hiring of Bolton and Menk to prepare an Environmental Assessment Worksheet for an amount not to exceed $24,600. This amount is to be reimbursed in the event the City Council orders he project at some point in the future. Further discussion: Mayor Pro Tem Zimmerman asked at what point in time the costs would be reimbursed. Assistant Public Works Director Olson replied it would be at the time the scwcr and water project is ordered, as it would be a City project. City Council/December 14, 2004 Page 31 of 33