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Councilmember Musgrove commented she wasn't sure that is stalling projects, to the Commission's point, given that there is revenue, it just seems like progress isn't happening when some things are getting done while other things on the CIP keep getting delayed over and over. Finance Director Lund asked Councilmember Musgrove if she was okay with the projects being slated for 2022. Councilmember Musgrove confirmed this. 2.04: Consider Soliciting Quotes for Park Improvements at the Proposed Trott Brook Crossing (Sotarra) Subdivision City Administrator Ulrich commented that Councilmembers Howell and Musgrove requested that this item be brought to a Work Session to discuss direction to Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood to get three quotes for a complete renovation and restoration of the farmhouse and barns that are a part of the Sotarra Project that will be given to the City as park dedication. Councilmember Howell commented that the EDA has been discussing the cost of a basic renovation of the Ramsey Town Hall. Estimates were around $100,000. Regarding the historic buildings, she expected estimates would be much higher, so if the developer didn't give them to the City, he would have to pay for demolition. She didn't want tax payers to get stuck with a significant and unexpected cost and thought it would be nice to get the information up front to have an idea of what it would cost to take on buildings that need significant work. Councilmember Musgrove agreed with Councilmember Howell that the rehab for the donated buildings is going to cost the City. She asked for confirmation that the donation decreases the park dedication fee for the developer. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied the developers are not getting any credit for park dedication but for the land that is high ground against land dedication. He noted 50% park dedication was credited for all the land that was underneath the powerlines and there was no consideration for the buildings. Councilmember Musgrove asked if the park dedication fee pays for the building rehab. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood replied that the pro*ect probably has merit. His early estimates were if there were 3,000 square feet of building to renovate, including fire suppression and electrical, and if it was $100 per square foot that's about $300,000. He noted the final phases of the proposed Trott Brook Crossing would pay in excess of$300,000 in park dedication toward the latter phases and better estimate numbers would be needed. He has asked the developer for access to the buildings for analysis, noting that two months ago, a home inspection was ordered on the dwelling, which was just received. Councilmember Musgrove commented she has a copy of the Municipal Plaza North probable construction costs. She stated if something could be put together that is similar for probable City Council Work Session /November 23, 2021 Page 12 of 15