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sufficient reserves and a manageable debt burden. The report made a point to mention that a significant portion of Ramsey's debt is non-levy supported. Mayor Pro Tern Elvig stated the AUAR improvements are needed due to mitigating factors and growth. There was some work accomplished on Ramsey Boulevard earlier this year. He noted the costs are split in thirds, with the county and assessments to the Town Center project each taking on 1/3 of the costs. This bond is a pass-through bond with payments guaranteed by the county. Mr. Donna reviewed the City of Ramsey G.O. Improvement Bonds, Series 2005B Report, which included the following information: Sources anduses [] Debt service schedule [] Pricing summary [] Detail costs of issuance Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to authorize the adoption of Resolution #05-05-146 accepting the offer to purchase $4,335,000 General Obligation Improvement Bonds, Series 2005B, pledging special assessments for the security thereof and levying a tax for the payment thereof. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Pro Tem Elvig, Councilmembers Pearson, Strommen, Cook, Jeffrey, and Olson. Voting No: None. Case #8: Recommendation for Selection of Architect for Ramsey Town Center Community Center/Fitness Facility City Administrator Norman reviewed that the City Council discussed an architect for the proposed community/fitness center in work session on March 29th and April 5th, 2005. It was the consensus of the City Council to seek Requests for Proposals with qualifications prior to selection of an architect. The City Council briefly discussed the two proposals prior to the Council meeting of May 10, 2005, and asked that staff review the proposals and make a recommendation for the Council meeting of May 24, 2005. City Administrator Norman indicated staff has reviewed the two proposals from Ankeny Kell Architects of St. Paul and D JR Architects, Inc. of Minneapolis. Staff also met with Ramsey Town Center Master Developer representatives on Monday, May 23, 2005, and received their thoughts on the two proposals. It was agreed by everyone reviewing the proposals that both firms are quality consultants and the City would be fortunate to have either group as the architect for the fitness facility. He explained staff understands that D JR has been working for the past nine years with LifeTime Fitness and has gone through many changes for the programming and merchandising that LifeTime Fitness has been through during that same period. Ankeny Kell also has wonderful experience in creating a beautiful center that has an attractive exterior look to the facility. However, Ankeny Kell does not have the public/private partnership integration as most projects in the Metropolitan areas are today. He advised both projects are able to bring City Council/May 24, 2005 Page 12 of 26