Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/06/2005

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Case #16: Report from Finance Committee 1 ) Consider Proposal form T.H. 47 Realignment Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that recently, the City Council authorized staff to begin negotiations with the Lord of Life Church to secure the land necessary for the eventual realignment oY Trunk Highway 47 to US Highway 10 via Dysprosium. The church was not interested in a cash payment, and preferred land for land. He stated on July 29, 2005, staff met with representatives of the Lord of Life Church and discussed the alignment. There was concern that thc church had spent considerable time and moneys to produce a vision of the future. development of their site. This realignment would significantly impact their future master plan. During the discussion, it was proposed that the architect for the Church redesign and update the Master Plan for their site to determine the amount of land-that would be necessary to satisfy their need fi)r space to accomplish the intended uses on the site. Since it would be at-the request of tlse City of Ramsey, staff felt that this update should be at City expenses. Staff has received a proposal ['rom Vannman Architects & Builders, Inc to accomplish this task at a cost of $12,500. Assistant Public Works Director Olson advised there was considerable discussion about access to the Church and the geometrics that would be necessary for the future vision of this highway system. This would ultimately determine the amount of land that would be necessary for the realignment to occur. This task was not included in the Vanman proposal and has been included as a proposal by Bolton and Menk for a cost not to exceed $15,850. Staff also feels that this should be at City expense. Staff proposes that this money would be funded through TIF #1, which has an adequate balance. He advised staff and the Finance Committee recommend to the City Council that staff be authorized to approve the proposals for Bolton and Menk for a cost not to exceed $15,850 and Vanman Architect and Builders for a cost of $12,500. Councihnember Elvig explained the committee had discussed whether this might be putting the cart bctbre the horse. However, the City Administrator had noted the City has been proactive on Highway 10, and this would provide them with planning information and an opportunity to be proactive on Highway 47. ~ · Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee for Case No. 1 and to authorize staff to approve, the proposals for Bolton and Menk for a cost not to exceed $15,850 and Vanman Architect and Builders for a cost of $12,500. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Cook, JeffreY, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. 2) Authorizing the Construction of Trail and Bridge Connecting Elmcrest Park to the Existing Trail System Assistant Public Works Director Olson reviewed that the Park and Recreation Commission has recommended the construction of a trail and bridge connecting Elmcrest Park to the existing trail City Council / August 23, 2005 Page 25 of 28 P41