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<br />Motion by Councilmember Woestehoff, seconded by Councilmember Howell, to introduce <br />Ordinance #22-29. <br /> <br />Further discussion: <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley shared that the Council has already said through an already passed <br />ordinance that they want to do this. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Kuzma, Councilmembers Woestehoff, Howell, Musgrove, <br />Olson, Riley, and Specht. Voting No: None. <br />7. COUNCIL BUSINESS - continued <br />7.00: Business Licenses <br /> <br />This item was considered prior to 6.0 Public Hearings. <br />7.01: Receive Plan Review Updates for Improvement Project #21-09, Centralized Water <br />Treatment Plant <br /> <br />City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby reviewed the staff report and shared that the <br />new project manager, Aaron Vollmer was present this evening to present his findings pertaining <br />to cost savings adjustments, design revisions, and tentative project schedule. He shared the <br />recommendation to bring this back to the Council at the next meeting for approval and <br />authorization for bids. He introduced Mr. Vollmer <br /> <br />Mr. Vollmer came forward and reviewed his presentation on his findings and the questions <br />previously asked by Council, including potential cost savings, design revisions, and the updated <br />project timeline. <br /> <br />Councilmember Howell thanked Mr. Vollmer for taking the time to work on these updates. <br /> <br />Mayor Kuzma asked about possible expansion down the road as the City grows. <br /> <br />Mr. Vollmer explained that the building exceeds Ramsey’s current water demand so there is <br />already excess capacity built in. He added that there is always the ability to add additional filters <br />in the future. He reviewed other design revisions. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if the grid work replacing valves would help with repainting. <br /> <br />Mr. Vollmer said yes as it serves dual value. He explained the plans moving forward once this is <br />approved. He stated that bids would open on March 9, 2023. He shared that the current estimate <br />for the project is roughly $37,000,000. He added that the target completion date would be in <br />August of 2025. <br /> <br />City Council / January 10, 2023 <br />Page 9 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />