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Associate Planner DaInes replied the plan for the exact location of the trail has been conducted. This would build on that to explore options for connectivity to that trail from Ramsey Town Center and other key locations. It would also look at best practices for trail development like how to connect the trail to future development in that area. There is a lot of vacant land on this corridor and it would address how that fits in. Councilmember Olson asked if this basically includes a focus on recreational trail use. Associate Planner DaInes replied yes, the proposal requests that they emphasize walkability and trail development and the connection of trails to parks and other areas. It would emphasize park and trail recreation, but would also deal with exploring the different options to increase physical activity through things such as design for traffic calming. Those things would be organized through the contract process. Councilmember Olson stated this is an exciting opportunity that should dovetail nicely with the discussions that have taken place with Ramsey3. It is a good opportunity to move some of that forward to look at how they can make their community more walkable, not only for recreation. but for other things too. Motion by Councilmember Olson, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to adopt Resolution #07-05-130 in support of planning efforts that encourage active living and authorizing staff to submit a proposal in response to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Request for Proposals. Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Olson, Strommen, Dehen, Jeffrey, and Look. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Elvig. Councilmember Dehen left the meeting. Case #8: Report from Finance Committee 1) Fire Engine Bid Award Fire Chief Kapler reviewed that on February 13, 2007; the City Council accepted staffs specifications and authorized soliciting bids for a new fire engine. Although bids were received, staff recommended rejecting bids, altering specifications and re-bidding. Council approved that action on April 24, 2007. Chief Kapler stated bid proposals were received and opened on May 14, 2007, from two manufacturers, Custom Fire and GeneralIRosenbauer. This past week staff has done a thorough analysis of the bid documents. The table included in this case summarizes those bids. Staff is very confident that both bids meet the specifications. Fire Chief Kapler stated staff recommends awarding General/Rosenbauer the contract to provide a fir~ engine per Ramsey's specifications and GeneralIRosenbauer bid. Staff would like to add back the installation of a traffic arrow light to be installed on the rear of the truck at an additional cost of $711, bringing the contract total to $360,432. Councilmember Strommen stated it was the recommendation of the Finance Committee to accept staff s recommendation. City Council / May 22, 2007 Page 19 of 24