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Mayor Gamec stated his understanding was that there was not enough room at this intersection to accommodate a service road. Mr. Jankowski advised that MnDOT's concern was the potential for conflict with accelerating traffic on T.H. #10 in close proximity with Ramsey Boulevard. Mayor Gamec asked if the City hadn't made a request about providing adequate stacking distances. Mr. Jankowski stated this is correct and was resolved. He explained that MnDOT wants it moved farther back to the point they are willing to contribute $40,000 to accomplish that. Mayor Gamec stated his support if this issue can be reviewed without holding up the project. Motion by Councilmember Haas Steffen and seconded by Councilmember Beahen to authorize execution of the agreement between the Anoka West Pet Hospital, Inc., Minnesota Department of Transportation, and Dolphin Real Estate Partnership subject to Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. approval of the citing of the service road on the subject parcels from a reasonable City Planning aspect. Further discussion: Councilmember Zimmerman asked if $40,000 will be adequate. Mr. Jankowski stated it should be adequate. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Haas Steffen, Beahen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Beyer. Case #5: Authorization to Retain Legal Counsel for Storm Water Management Matters City Administrator Norman explained the City retained the services of Charles LeFevere from the firm of Kennedy and Graven, to study storm water management and County ditch matters within the City of Ramsey. He noted Mr. LeFevere's letter dated September 16, 1998, addressing the issues and recommending the City enter into an agreement with the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO). Staff met with the LRRWMO Board on September 17, 1998, and proposed the previously described agreement. However, since the LRRWMO already utilizes the services of Mr. LeFevere and the Board would require Mr. LeFevere's services to review any proposed agreement, they requested the City of Ramsey retain the services of a different attorney to prepare a proposed agreement. Mr. Norman advised that Staff contacted the State Board of Water and Soil Resources who recommended various persons who specialize in ditch and watershed issues. Mr. Raymond O. Marshall from the firm of Lawson, Marshall, McDonald & Galowitz, P.A., in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, was contacted and agreed to provide the services as requested by the City. Staff recommends the Council retain the services of Raymond O. Marshall to provide services related to storm water management issues. Motion by Councilmember Beahen and seconded by Councilmember Haas Steffen to authorize City Council/October 13, 1998 Page 18 of 22