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Municipal Center received a variance to setbackS ion January 6, 2005, to allow for the building to be setback farther than the TC-1 Zoning District~ allows. The greater setback was reviewed by the Town Center Technical Advisory committee ~TCTAC) and the City Council and found to be acceptable. TCTAC brought forward the folloWing recommendations at the preliminary site plan and revisions have been made in the final site plan submittal: · The fagade of Sunwood Drive should be!redesigned to become more engaging with the pedestrian through more architectu.rat animation, more articulation, more depth, and the inclusion of some roof forms. As part,.o.f:looking at revising the Sunwood Drive fagade, clements contained on the south iside of t~e building should be considered for integration into the front fagade. In addition, increasing the amount of glazing along Sunwood Drive should also be considered; · The parking area in the northeast part of the site should be removed and replaced with an extension of the building and/or apPropria.t.e screening. · The waste disposal area should be remOved from its present location or should be located inside. · Additional design treatment should be given to the eastern elevation (Sapphire St.) than is SllOWtl. · Screening with a mix of landscapingandidecorative fencing is acceptable for the Police Department parking lot off o f SapPhire St. · Further information should be provided about the composition of exterior materials that will house the mechanical equipment located on the roof. Councihnember Elvig stated he is very pleased with this outstanding plan. Motion by Councihnember Elvig~ seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve the final site plan for the Ramsey Municipal Center contingent;upon compliance with City Staff Review Letter dated February l 8, 2005, and the platting of the Subject property. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. VotingNo: None. ~ Case #15: Consider Authorizing Contracts ~for Security, Technology, and Radio Frequency Design Services and ~f0r Commissioning Agent for Municipal Center Project Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained the final phases of design for the new Municipal Center project are currently underway. Along with BKV Group, 3D/I, and staff has been refining the scope of technology, security,' cable TV/broadcasting, and radio frequency components that will be iucluded within the facility. On behalf ol'the City, BKV Group has solicited proposals for security design services from firms that- they have worked with on past projects and qualified vendors in the metro area. BKV Group is recommending the proposal from SecuriCo Inc. for security design for the facility. Staff ha,s. met;with representatives of SecuriCo Inc. and is comfortable with the recommendation from BKV Group. The proposal from SecuriCo Inc. and the fee is $18,500 plus expenses incurred, which are estimated not to exceed $1,500. City Coun~il/Fettruary 22, 2005 , pageigr, of 31 .~ [~