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in terms of costs. He reviewed the base options that he would suggest including to review on pricing. He stated that if the Council is not comfortable the RFQ could be revised or they could work in more detail to make changes. Councilmember Howell stated that she is familiar with this project but not comfortable with the expenditure and will not be supporting this. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood clarified that only the finish of the exterior siding is being included in the RFQ, while the other elements discussed previously within the Capital Improvement Plan will remain in that longer term plan. Councilmember Riley commented that he will support this and appreciates the way this went about. He stated that this was built 15 years ago in the middle of nothing and therefore it did not require finishing. He stated that development has occurred around this and it was always meant to finish the design. He stated that this case simply looks at the cost and the decision would then be made whether to approve that. Motion by Councilmember Riley, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to authorize the issuance of an RFQ for the design and construction of exterior finishes to Pump House No. 3. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Riley, Woestehoff, Heineman, and Musgrove. Voting No: Councilmembers Howell and Specht. 7.03: 7.04: Consider Request from Planning Commission for a Joint Work Session Senior Planner McGuire Brigl reviewed the staff report and stated that the Planning Commission recommended scheduling a joint session with the City Council and Economic Development Authority. Staff recommends responding to the request. Planning Commission Chairperson Randy Bauer commented that there have been deviations from the original plan for The COR over the years to respond to the changing conditions. He believed it would be helpful to have everyone on the same page in terms of commercial and retail development. He stated that visibility from Highway 10 is the overarching comment they receive which is achieved by being on Highway 10 or having a sign visible from Highway 10. He recognized the variances that have been approved related to sign height, the deviations to parking, and the deviation to where the primary business location is found. He stated that there was interest in the previous Diamond property for residential, noting that would be a great location for an anchor store development because of its visibility. He believed that commercial development along Highway 10 should be part of the discussion related to the development within The COR. He referenced the pause the Council has placed on residential development within The COR stating a focus on retail and commercial development. He commented that he does not see the issue as an either or, but instead parts that work together. He noted that the more residents Ramsey has, the more attention it will see from retailers. He believed it would be helpful to have the Planning Commission, EDA and City Council meet jointly to discuss the input from the different market development, the deviations that have been made to The COR framework plan, and the City Council / March 23, 2021 Page 18 of 24