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objectives for the City. The next step would be to prepare a document associated with that information and documenting what his findings are. Once that document is completed he will make a presentation to City staff and then ultimately the City Council. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman, to recommend that the City Council accept the Finance Committee's recommendation to accept Mr. Barry Johnson's proposal to assist City staff in developing a technology plan to implement the City's IT projects. Further discussion: Councilmember Hendriksen suggested that the document presentation be done to staff as well as the Council prior to it being put into a final draft. Councilmember Anderson inquired if it was possible to have Mr. Johnson contact Web for cities. Mr. Johnson replied yes. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Anderson, Hendriksen, and Kurak. Voting No: None. Case #3: Authorize Master Trail Plan Parks/Utilities Supervisor Boos stated that most existing trails have been built in small increments and, as part of other development activity, including residential subdivisions, new road construction, or commercial/industrial development. As these areas are built out, the City may need to be more aggressive in terms of trail development in the areas without trails or in providing rail connections to meet resident expectations. Discounting the paved shoulders, Ramsey has 17.9 miles of existing trail and 68.8 miles of proposed trail. The trail system shown on the Commission's Park and Trail Plan map is probably the minimum required for Ramsey. The existing segments are appreciated and well used, and the majority of residents desire more trails and increased connections. Ramsey's Park and Recreation Commission and staff agree that a Master Trail Plan should be developed to complement the Commission's Park and Trail map. This plan, prepared with the assistance of a consulting and engineering firm, will address a number of different issues, most notably trail construction costs and funding recommendations. Motion by Mayor Gamec, seconded by Councilmember Anderson, to recommend that Council authorize staff to solicit for quotes for a Master Trail Plan. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Anderson, Hendriksen, Kurak, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #4: Request for Change Order to Improvement Project #00-21,143rd Avenue NW Street and Utility Construction City Engineer Olson stated that the construction of 143rd Avenue NW between Jasper Street NW and C.R. #116 started early this spring and will continue and be completed by the end of the summer. During the construction of the facilities that would enable development to occur in Gateway Industrial Park No. 5, the City constructed a regional pond for the development of the Finance Committee/June 26, 2001 Page 5 of 6