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7.03: Authorization to Enter Into Negotiations for Design/Bid/Build Services for the New Water Treatment Plant Utilities Supervisor John Nelson requested City Council consideration of authorization to instruct AE2S to begin construction of the new Ramsey Water Treatment Plant. The scope of the project will include design, preparation of documents, participation in bidding and awarding phases of the project. AE2S will work closely with City Staff to oversee construction of the plant. Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated the water treatment plant was added to the City’s 2004 Capital Improvement Plan, and land was secured in 2008. SEH was hired to complete a feasibility study and it was determined that the plant capacity would be 10 million gallons per day. A gravity filtration process was decided upon as the best system for removal of high concentrations of magnesium and iron from drinking water. Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated the City issued a request for proposals on May 20, 2021, and 5 firms submitted proposals. City Staff reviewed the proposals on July 14, 2021, and selected 3 firms for interviews: AE2S, SEH and WSB. A decision was made on July 20, 2021 to move forward with AE2S for final consideration by the City Council. Utilities Supervisor Nelson stated AE2S’s proposal fee is not to exceed $1,198,600 for services outlined in their proposal. Funding for this project will come from the Water Fund. Councilmember Musgrove asked whether the training room area, the size of which was previously in question, will be addressed now or at another time. City Engineer Westby stated tonight’s action is to get the engineer under contract, and there will be many opportunities to get clarification and feedback on aspects of the plan. Councilmember Musgrove stated she supports function over flair in terms of building design. Utilities Supervisor Nelson agreed, adding the new water treatment plant will be similar to the public works facility in an industrial park. Motion by Councilmember Musgrove, seconded by Councilmember Woestehoff, to authorize City Staff to enter into negotiations for design/bid/build services for the new water treatment plant, with AE2S selected as the provider with proposal fee not to exceed $1,198,600. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Heineman, Howell, Musgrove, Riley, Specht, and Woestehoff. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #21-221 Approving Amendment to Development Agreement for COR Sapphire Addition; Case of PSD, LLC City Engineer Westby reviewed a proposed amendment agreement for COR Sapphire Addition, which is the Sapphire Apartments. The subject site is located on Center Street which was constructed in 2014 as a temporary road section to improve a gravel road. The City constructed improvements needed for the apartment site, without having a clear idea of what amenities would City Council / July 27, 2021 Page 16 of 25