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transit oriented area planning to the table. DJR has a number of very respectable projects, including Twinsville for the area around the Minneapolis Northstar Rail Station location where thc new Twins Stadium will be built. Ankeny Kell has partnered with SRF, Inc. to bring area planning expertise with their proposal. City Administrator Norman advised staff chose to recommend D JR because of their strength in developing a center that would create new membership recruitment and membership retention that is a sustainable project for the long term. Staff also recommends DJR because of their familiarity working with partnership programs because the Ramsey project will include the possibility of partnering up with a fitness center facility and the possibility of a hotel for the swilnming pool or water park feature. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to authorize staff to negotiate an architectural services contract with D JR Architects, Inc. for the Ramsey Town Center Community Center/Fitness Facility. Further discussion: Councilmember Olson clarified this is not necessarily the architect that would be chosen to design the community/fitness center. City Administrator Norman replied that is correct, this contract would relate more to the space needs and how this center would fit in with the core of the Town Center. Mayor Pro Tem Elvig noted this will enable the City to determine their programming needs to respond to private sources that approach them regarding this facility. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, l~earson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Case #9: Consider Authorization of Improvement Project #05-23 Ebony Street and Utility Improvements Between 137th Avenue and Riverdale Drive Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that on March 22, 2005 a public hearing was held on this project. The 60-day required waiting period has now passed and the Council may act to order the preparation of plans and specifications for the work outlined in the feasibility study. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to adopt resolution #05- 05-147 ordering Improvement Project #05-23, Ebony Street and Utility Improvements Between 137"' Avenue and Riverdale Drive, and that staff be directed to prepare plans and specifications lbr thc improvements. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, I'earson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Mayor Gamec. Case #10: Park Consider Accepting Donation from Lions Club for a Building in Central Moved up in thc agenda to be acted on as Case #4A. City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 13 of 26