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Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the Finance Committee in Case Nos. 1, 2 and Committee Input, and to adopt Resolution #06-05-155 authorizing the internal loan of $2.25 million from the Equipment Revolving Fund for the Ramsey Crossings Project with the understanding that all fees plus 4.5% interest will be paid back to the fund by December 31, 2006; to adopt Resolutimi #06-05-156 to authorize extending the contract with Bonnie L. Balach for specml legislation consulting servmes in the amount of $5,000; and to direct staff to work out a payment plan with the resident that contacted staffregarding the large water bill due to her irrigation system not being winterized. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired what the remaining balance will be in the Equipment Revolving Fund after the internal loan is completed for the Ramsey Crossings Project. City Administrator Norman replied this information will be supplied to the Council. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cook. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig indicated two of the three Ramsey Crossings Project RFP's acknowledged that the soft costs would be paid back. Case #11: Report from Housing and Redevelopment Authority A) Nomination of Officers Councilmember Olson stated the first action in the HRA meeting was a change in the Chair from Councilmember Strommen to herself. 1) Maxfield Housing Market Study Councilmember Olson stated Jay Thompson from Maxfield Research was present to review the highlights of the market analysis regarding the need for workforce and senior housing in the City. The recommendation of the HRA was that the Council accept the Maxfield Study as a planning tool to be used in the drafting of the City's Housing Plan. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to ratify the recommendation of the HRA in Case No. 1 and to accept the Maxfield Housing Market Study. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Jeffrey, Elvig, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Cook. 2) Consider Request for Allocation of Ramsey Dedicated Anoka County Housing and Redevelopment Authority (ACHRA) Levy Revenue for Ramsey Town Center Apartment Project Councilmember Olson explained the City has received an application for site plan approval from Anoka County Community Action Program (ACCAP) and J. Johnson, Inc., for a mixed-use, mixed-income building in the Ramsey Town Center. The proposed site is north of and adjacent City Council l May 9, 2006 Page 21 of 30