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Case #10: Consider Selection of NW Trunk Sanitary Sewer Alternative Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained that the City has been considering five alternative routes for the extension of sanitary sewer service to an area known as the Northwest at'ca, which has petitioned for this service. Following review of public comment and of the adwmtagcs and disadvantages of each alternative, the City Council concurred with staff recommendation at a work session held on March 15, 2005 that Option No. 3 be selected as the alignment to be considered in conjunction with this sewer extension request. During this work session lbo consensus of the Council in continuing the public involvement component of this process wats to direct staff to prepare two letters. One letter would be distributed to all those that attended the February open house informing them that the preferred alignment, Option No. 3, has been selected. The other letter would be sent to those property owners affected by this selected alignment informing them that this route has been chosen and informing them of a follow up intbrmational meeting. Mr. Zaetsch stated Councilmember Elvig clarified something for him in that each dwelling has a set of fixed fees, and property owners with more frontage should not worry. Motion by Councihnember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Pearson, to select Option No. 3 for thc extension of the sanitary sewer to the northwest area petitioning for sewer service, and that all open house attendees of February 7, 2005 be notified of this selection, and also that residents contiguous to Option No. 3 be notified of this selection and that a follow up meeting be conducted with these property owners. Further discussion: Councilmember Strommen suggested staff develop a list of frequently asked questions about sac, wac and trunk charges to put on the web. Councilmember Cook suggested this inlbrmation also be included in the next Ramsey Resident. (;ouncihnember Elvig indicated he will be abstaining from this vote, as people still associate him with the Gun Club. Mr)tion carried. Voting Yes: Strommen. Voting No: None. iSlvig. Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Pearson, Olson, and Absent: Councilmember Jeffrey. Abstain: Councilmember The meeting was recessed at 9:28 p.m. and reconvened at 9:40 p.m. Case #11: Approve Contract for Design of Water Supply Wells 7 & 8 Civil 1 ;,ngineer II L inton indicated the 2005 CIP identified construction of Water Supply Wells 7 & 8 in 2005. The comprehensive water plan identified the need for these wells and associated piping to serve the needs of the City as Ramsey Town Center and other developments are compleled. Bolton & Menk, Inc. has submitted a proposal for performing the design of these improvements and providing construction administration for these projects. The proposal is included in the Council packet. He explained the first well to be constructed will be Well No. 7, City Council/April 12, 2005 Page 23 of 35