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Case #8: Consider Joint Powers Agreement for Preliminary Design Work on Trunk Highway 47 Public Works Director Olson reviewed that the City of Ramsey has been working with MnDOT, Anoka County and Burns Township for a number of years trying to find the solution to the traffic congestion on Trunk Highway 47. MnDOT has committed $200,000 to put towards the preliminary design and evaluation of alternatives for relieving this congestion. The proposed agreement sets forth the rules to use these dollars ($200,000), requires a local match and it is anticipated that the local match portion ($150,000) will come from a combination of City of Ramsey ($22,500), City of Anoka ($22,500), Bums Township ($2,500), and Anoka County ($102,500) participation. The City of Ramsey is going to be receiving greater than $22,500 from the federal government with the TH 47 project closeout and staff is anticipating this money to pay for this work. Mr. Olson advised there is also a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the agencies that staff is requesting approval for, which formalizes the direction regarding the need for future improvements to the TH 47 corridor. This MOU is a non-binding agreement that does not have any costs associated, but outlines the intentions of the agencies. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Couneilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #06-05-168 authorizing the attached resolution authorizing the signing of the attached Joint Powers Agreement and the authorizing signing of the attached Memorandum of Understanding. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #9: Introduction of an Ordinance Authorizing the Sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish Lake Business Park Third Addition City Attorney Goodrich stated the City is currently negotiating with a business to develop in Ramsey. As part of the proposed transaction, the City would convey title to Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish Lake Business Park Third Addition to the business. In order to complete this transaction in a timely manner a sale ordinance needs to be introduced and adopted authorizing the sale. Motion by Councilmember Strommen, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to introduce an ordinance authorizing the sale of Lot 2, Block 1, Sunfish Lake Business Park Third Addition. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #10: Report from Personnel Committee 1) Authorization to Hire a Patrol Officer Councilmember Cook stated in April 2006, staff received authorization to begin the recruitment process to hire a patrol officer. Staff has completed the internal recruitment and the Police Chief recommends hiring Christopher Curtis for the patrol officer position. The results of Mr. Curtis' background investigation, psychological exam and a pre-employment physical and drug screen are satisfactory. Staff and the Personnel Committee recommend that Christopher Curtis begin City Council / May 23, 2006 Page 15 of 20