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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL APRIL 24, 1996 down their price. Morelan felt that either firm could do a good job. Hoisington may have a little more to offer in that they are bigger on the public input piece to make sure that what is designed meets with the approval of the property owners and general public. Fahey felt that the City would get more for its dollar with Sanders & Associates. Fahey pointed out that the scope of the project involves technical design, and questioned how much public input would be necessary. Scalze`indicated that Sanders & Associates was not opposed to public input. Morelan pointed out that property owners will have to pay a portion of the cost of streetscape improvements through the assessment process or special service district. Therefore, it is very important that the property owners buy into the project. Morelan suggested that only one public meeting may be necessary. LaValle pointed out that Hoisington is doing Roseville's Rice Street study. Using this firm for the streetscape design could result in the projects on both sides of Rice Street being tied in. Scalze pointed out that Hoisington has some innovative design thoughts, but that Sanders addressed aesthetics on a smaller scale which might fit the area better. Scalze felt that Sanders' body of work contained some magnificent designs. Fahey indicated that he was more interested in the design,portion of the project. Morelan indicated that both firms indicated the importance of the public buying into the project. Morelan indicated that either firm would do an adequate job, but felt that Hoisinqton would be better. Mr. Morelan introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 96-4-105 - RETAINING THE FIRM OF HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP, INC. FOR STREETSCAPE DESIGN WORK FOR THE RICE STREET/LITTLE CANADA ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA 20