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Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman, seconded by Councilmember Hendriksen, to adopt Resolution #99-12-233 authorizing the transfer of $360.00 from the Equipment Revolving Fund to the General Fund to help fund the replacement of a motorized circular saw. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Hendriksen, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. 7) Consider Execution of Agreement for Highway #47 Consulting Services with Leonard W. Levine & Associates, Inc. City Administrator Norman stated that the City Council has been working with a variety of issues surrounding the Highway #47 improvement project. The magnitude of the improvement project has brought about a variety of complex issues. A suggestion of utilizing consulting services of an individual who has past served as a commissioner for the Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) received favorable reaction from the City Council during a recent work session. The City Administrator has contacted Mr. Levine and has discussed utilizing his consulting services to determine the price status of the project, ascertain the availability of funding sources, and provide the City with accurate information concerning the project's construction schedule. Mr. Levine would work with Mn/DOT and its agents to gather infonnation. In return for Mr. Levine's consulting services, the City would pay a retainer of $3,500. Councilmember Anderson inquired as to why a consultant is needed. City Administrator Norman replied that there is still a lot of negotiating needed with Mn/DOT that could have a large impact on additional funding received. Mayor Gamec stated that they are getting into the final approval of project and with the lack of staff there would be an advantage to the consultant. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that if the City of Ramsey is to serve as the lead agency of the project the City should have a contract in writing of who is responsible for what dollar amounts so the City does not get stuck with having to come up with additional funds. City Attorney Goodrich replied that he is not sure that the state would be willing to sign a contract, but could attempt to receive some type of document. Councihnember Hendriksen stated that as he reads the contract from Leonard W. Levine & Associates and it states the City will be paying a $3,500 non-refundable fee with a sunset date of January 31, 2000, and he would like the City Attorney to write something to protect the City from having to pay additional fees and to make sure the proper amount of work is completed. City Council/December 14, 1999 Page 16 of 18