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fund. He added that the work done included the installation of landscaping which the specifications stated must survive for two years before final payment can be processed. Staff is recommending final payment to get this project closed out. Councilmember Elvig inquired if there is a question about the maintenance now to which Mr. Linton stated no, there was over a 90% survival rate. Everything is in good order. Motion by Councilmember Cook and seconded by Councilmember Olson to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee and make payment to Richard Knutson Inc. - partial payment voucher 12 in the amount of $33,595.07, and final payment voucher 13 in the amount of $5,576.00 and that reimbursement from federal funds be submitted in the amount of $23,329.83. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson and Strommen. Voting No: None. Added Input: Councilmember Cook stated there was one more item on the Public Works agenda that was not a case but that has to be ratified by the City Council. Staff was contacted by Anoka County regarding the signal at C.R. #116 and Dysprosium Street and the road upgrade. The Mallard Ponds Townhouse Association has requested that the County close Barium Street. There was significant discussion by the Council about that closing. The determination was to allow the Barium Street access to be closed as part of the signalization project; however, the project is being delayed until next year due to right-of-way issues with the barricading of Barium Street. The County is in support of access closures and is willing to proceed with the closure and barricading of Barium under the County's realm. The Public Works Committee was advised by Public Works Direct Kapler, that from a safety standpoint, staff does not like to see accesses closed off, but they realize this is a very special circumstance. The Public Works Committee agreed that the temporary closure of Barium to Mallard Ponds should be authorized. Motion by Councilmember Cook and seconded by Councilmember Olson to authorize the closure of the Barium Street access to Mallard Ponds as recommended by Anoka County. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig pointed out that Mallard Ponds themselves want this access closed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Elvig, Jeffrey, Pearson and Strommen. Voting No: None. MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT 1) Fire Service and Burns Township Mayor Gamec announced that he, along with Fire Chief Kapler and Councilmember Pearson met with Bums Township and discussed fire contracts, and whether or not Ramsey and Burns will be a joint fire department. He noted it was a very good discussion, including talking about a facility. A public meeting will be held in January with the Township of Bums to look at who City Council/November 7, 2005 Page 15 of 16