Minutes - Council Work Session - 06/21/1999

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Consensus was to survey the residents to determine how much they're willing to pay for a new water treatment facility. Metropolitan Council District 9 Representative Haas Steffen also suggested obtaining arsenic test results from the Environmental Services Dept. of the MPCA. 4) Old Town Hall City Attorney Goodrich presented the sketch plan of the Old Town Hall and outlined the history of an agreement to sell property to Landmark Bank and facilitate sewer and water through TIF in exchange for overseeing the remodeling of the Old Town Hall and the money to facilitate such, along with providing parking easements, etc. Mr. Goodrich explained that, at this point, there is still work to be completed and most of the funding has been utilized. It appears that some of the work approved by City Council was not accomplished, and other things that were not approved were executed, however, more research would be necessary before offering a recommendation. It is unclear what the actual building contract states or whose possession it is in. Mr. Goodrich stated he did have Building Office Glyn Huff inspect the building, and he affirms that the building meets all standards with the exception of a support beam being needed. Mr. Goodrich indicated the City has a contract with the developer (Landmark Bank) which states "The developer shall provide for the refurbishing of the Old Town Hall at a standard both mutually agreeable to the City and the developer..." Councilmember Hendriksen suggested researching and preparing a Findings of Fact regarding the construction contract on the Old Town Hall. Determine what was contracted for, what was actually done and at what cost, and what was actually paid for to date. Mr. Goodrich stated that he and City Administrator Norman would meet with Kevin Johnson of Landmark Bank to determine his level of cooperation, and if he's unwilling to cooperate, give consideration to legal avenues. Ms. Haas Steffen explained that she is one of the chairs of Ramsey's 25th Anniversary Committee and would like to be notified as soon as possible whether the Old Town Hall will be available for utilization with the 25~ Anniversary activities. In the meantime, she requested that Council Chambers at City Hall be reserved as a back-up facility. 2) Storm Sewer Utility System City Attorney Goodrich presented a proposed ordinance to establish a storm drainage utility fee to cover maintenance and construction costs of county ditches that have been abandoned by the county. He explained the need to get these ditches working again because the county will not. Consensus was to amend §4.80.03, Subd. 2, by determining what the land use classifications are used for or delete them from the ordinance. Also, §4.80.05 needs clarification. Concern was regarding standardized acreage. Should poll other cities (i.e., Champlin, Woodbury, Andover) to determine if same method is used. City Council Work Session/June 21, 1999 Page 2 of 3