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Andrew Cooper, Oertel Architects, stated that Oertel works almost exclusively with public works <br /> facilities, noting those facilities make up 95 percent of their work. He commented that the <br /> experience of Oertel has elevated the safety and design standards, in not only the Twin Cities <br /> area, but neighboring states as well. He stated that the experience of Oertel will help to provide <br /> Ramsey with its desired result. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Heinrich, to authorize staff to <br /> enter into a contract with Oertel Architects for architectural/engineering services for the new <br /> Public Works Facility, in an amount not to exceed $585,491.20, subject to the review and <br /> approval of the contract by the City Attorney. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Acting Mayor Riley, Councilmembers Kuzma, Heinrich, Menth, <br /> Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor LeTourneau. <br /> 7.03: Report from the Public Works Committee Meeting dated January 21,2020: <br /> 1) Receive Overview of Framework for Water Efficiency Grant Program and Consider <br /> Recommending Adoption of Resolution#20-018 to Enter into Clean Water Fund <br /> Grant Agreement with Metropolitan Council to Receive Grant Funds <br /> Councilmember Specht asked for clarification on the action requested tonight. <br /> City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation from the Public Works <br /> Committee to adopt Resolution#20-018 to enter into the Clean Water Fund Grant Agreement <br /> with the Metropolitan Council to Receive Grant Funds. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked if accepting the grant funds would come with any additional <br /> regulations or"strings attached". <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that the grant funds would not require any additional <br /> regulations. <br /> Councilmember Specht asked if the funds are awarded on a first come first serve basis. He also <br /> asked what would happen if the City was not to receive requests from residents in the amount of <br /> $28,000. <br /> City Engineer Westby confirmed that the funds are available on a first come, first serve basis. <br /> He stated that if the City does not use the entire $28,000, the remaining funds would need to be <br /> returned to the Metropolitan Council. He stated that if the City receives additional requests, it <br /> can submit an additional request to the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Councilmember Musgrove asked how many other cities were awarded funds. She also asked <br /> where residents can find information on how to apply. <br /> City Engineer Westby believed that 40 other cities were awarded funds. He noted that once the <br /> information is ready, it will be posted online and in the City newsletter. He advised that this <br /> would be a two-year program. <br /> City Council/February 11,2020 <br /> Page 6 of 8 <br />