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(',ity Administrator Norman explained this issue was on the agenda tonight to get input from the Council as to whether staff should proceed in hiring consultants if they are stonewalled in trying lo ~tcal with the Northstar Development Authority. However, they are receiving assurances from Representative Nans Steffen that the City should take a good look at the model, which should be public in I~)rmation. 2) Town Center Community/Fitness Center (-'it5, Administrator Norman reviewed that at the March 29th work session the Council requested more int'ormation about the community center process that took place in the late 1990's. He distributed the feasibility study that was prepared and the citizen survey that was conducted, and indicated lhe information will need to be updated. He explained the architectural firm hired at that time was BWBR, which was the firm the city of Anoka preferred to work with. He advised lhc City should be in the lead of what they want for this community center. There is a hotel proposed across the street from Town Center, which may be the partner for the pool or water park within the community center. It may be a different model than what has been done in other cities recently. IIe would suggest working with an architect so the City can determine what the make up should be before entering into dialogues with the hotel or interested athletic facilities. Councihnembcr Elvig noted this information, as well as the market studies for Town Center, could bc helpful to an architect. One question would be the cost of the architect. He indicated he is anxious to know what I tealthQuest is considering. City Administrator Norman replied he has had two meetings with HealthQuest, and they see themselves as a part of a facility, but not the entire project. HealthQuest does not desire to lead this process. Thc consensus of the Council was to direct staff to obtain three RFP's from architectural firms, and that the architectural firm that is chosen would be provided with the feasibility study and citi×en survey obtained in the late 1990's. Mayor Gamec suggested community center tours be set up for June. Councilmcmber Jeffrey clarified the RFP's will be utilized to bring in an architect to assist the City in building a concept plan that the City can utilize to put them in the lead of this project when dealing with interested parties. City Administrator Norman explained that at this time a feasibility study including dollar amounts would bc completed. 3) Northstar Corridor - Ramsey Station and Commuter Bus Moved up in thc agenda to precede Case No. 2. City Council Work Session/April 5, 2005 Page 5 of 6