Agenda - Council - 05/09/2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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cMo°tu~i~.lmbeYmJ0;~vci, lKt~mjeSbr~e.r' _~l,v~i~g, secon.d~.d b~y Councilmember Cook to nominate ~.~_ ~ , i ;..;~?':~.m~rePre. senrat~ve~.~rorn~the.~Einance~Comrn~ee, to.~workw~h ~wa~ on ueve~opmg aetans otthe relationship for the Bums Township Fire Service. '~" Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Fire Chief Kapler indicated the Memorandum of Understanding to show commitment to the process of working out an agreement for the City of Ramsey to provide fire service to Bums Township was discussed by the Council during the work session tonight. City Attorney Goodrich advised additional language should be added to the motion stating that the parties intend to enter into dialogue to enter into a final formal agreement for fire services. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to authorize Mayor and City Administrator to commit to a "Memo of Understanding" to proceed with establishing details of the relationship for the City or Ramsey to provide fire service to Burns Township, with the parties intending to enter into dialogue to enter into a final formal agreement for fire services. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Garnet, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig stated he appreciates that the City of Ramsey is working collaboratively with Bums Township. This should work well for the City with another fire station being located in that area. Case/~4: Consider Revision to BKV Proposal for Professional Services for Fire Station No. 2 and Existing City Hall Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed that in November 2005, City Council approved an agreement with BKV Group for professional services regarding planning for the temporary re- use of the existing City Hall and Fire Station No. 2. Since that agreement was authorized, staff has met with BKV representatives and it has become apparent that additional work may be required regarding the future site of Fire Station No. 2. Since November, the plat for the area in and around the existing municipal center has been approved; this plat carves out a site for a future Fire Station No. 2. The BKV agreement included in the Council's packet highlights the additional site assessment and concept plan work for the reconstruction of Fire Station No. 2. Ms. Nelson explained the original agreement fee was $6',400 plus expenses; the revised agreement expenses are proposed at $10,500 plus expenses. This expense would be funded by the Equipment Revolving Fund. Staff recommends the Council authorize agreement with BKV Group regarding the temporary re-use of the existing City Hall and Fire Station No. 2. Mayor Gamec directed staff to request BKV to review the grading and drainage situation, as there have always been leakage problems with the City Hall basement. City Council / April 25, 2006 -64- Page 20 of 23