Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/05/2007

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. . . Mayor Gamec inquired about the alignment of Armstrong Boulevard. Public Works Director Olson replied Armstrong Boulevard will be moved about 71 feet to the west and will be more perpendicular with Highway 10. . Motion by COlmcilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Jeffrey, to adopt Resolution #07- 01-046 approving Contract Amendment No.2 with TKDA for the Armstrong Boulevard Improvement Project #06-20 in the amount of$17,920. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Dehen, Look, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. . Case #l1B: Medical Examiner Office Project in Ramsey Town Center Interim City Administrator Nelson indicated the City has received a letter from Terry Johnson, Anoka County Administrator, reporting on the County's plan to construct a new morgue and . office facilities for the Medical Examiner's office. The site selected is near the intersection of Civic Center Street and Rhinestone Street in Ramsey Town Center. ~. Johnson. is asking for commitment from the City of Ramsey for construction of Rhinestone and Civic Center streets by the end of the 2007 construction season. Included in the Council's packet is a letter from Mr. Johnson and a draft letter from Brian Olson responding to Mr. Johnson's questions relating to the streets, etc. Ms. Nelson indicated with Council's approval, staff will write a letter of support for the Medical Examiner Office Project to be built in the Ramsey Town Center and forward it to Anoka County along with Mr. Olson's response letter regarding the construction of the streets. Public Works Director Olson stated the draft letter to Mr. Johnson explains that officially these segments of Civic Center Drive and Rhinestone Street were not scheduled until 2008, but that if there is a project that would require the construction of these roads the City would entertain a request to move them up to 2007. Earlier tonight the Council 'approved a TIP agreement for TIF District No. 11, which would also have need for this section of roadway. Ms. Nelson stated staff is very happy to work with the County on this project and glad to see it . moving forward in Ramsey. Councilmember Elvig asked if a portion of these improvement costs will be paid by assessments to Ramsey Town Center properties. Mr. Olson replied the master development obligation allowed the City the ability to pay for the Phase 2 roadways. There was an 80/20 split, which allowed the City to utilize GO bonds. Bonding is not needed for this project; it can be funded with a combination of enterprise funds, as well as the public improvement revolvmg fund. Mr. Olson stated these are two of the roadways originally designated as the City's obligation in the Ramsey Town Center Master Development Agreement. TIP funding will be utilized for the Crest View section. The County has been informed of the roadways that are the responsibility of the secondary developer. City Council / January 23, 2007 Page 25 of 28 1'87