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examples. He stated that as the City continues to receive requests to change guiding and plans, this study will provide the answers on the topics of housing and demographics. He stated that this would be an adequate use of the funds and there is a sufficient balance to support this request. Councilmember Riley stated that he strives to have the developments in Ramsey market driven and noted that there are two parts which include what the developer wants to build and what the market will support. He stated that this study will provide answers on what the market will support and specifically whether the City has sufficient stock of certain housing products. He stated that he supports this study. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Shryock, to Adopt Resolution #19-052 Authorizing the Request for a Comprehensive Housing Market Study and Use of Anoka County HRA funds. Further discussion: Mayor LeTourneau commented that this would be an appropriate use of the County HRA funds and the value that will be received is worth the cost. He stated that this will be an important tool in ensuring diversity of the housing stock in Ramsey. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Shryock, Heinrich, Musgrove, and Riley. Voting No: None. 7.05: Adopt Resolution #19-056 Approving Contract with WSB Associates for General Planning Services Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report and recommendation to approve the contract. He noted that direction to extend the contract had already been provided by the Council at the January 22nd Council meeting and this step is to approve the legal document executing that direction. Councilmember Heinrich asked whether this contract has been extended in the past and for the previous requests for bids that were received. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City entered into the relationship with WSB in 2015 and reviewed other firms that the City has worked with in the past. He stated that the City last checked the market in 2015 and uses the lower level WSB staff members for general planning services. He stated that staff was also able to search out the RFP's of other communities to ensure competitive rates. Councilmember Musgrove asked how the number of contracted hours per week is decided. Community Development Director Gladhill stated that he as the Director would make that decision, based off the requirements for certain review timelines as well as the budgeted amount for the year. He stated that the service is funded by permit revenue and there is constant review to ensure that the item remains on budget. City Council/February 12, 2019 Page 7 of 8