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131M~11j14x>. CITY COUNCIL APRIL 24, 1996 The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by LaValle. Ayes (3) Morelan, LaValle, Pedersen. Nays (2) Scalze, Fahey. Resolution declared adopted. The City Administrator indicated that he would work with Hoisington to better define the scope of the project in an attempt to reduce costs. Fahey suggested that some workscope options and relative costs be put together for the Council's review. Fahey pointed out that it will be difficult to get public support for a lavish streetscape desiqn since the cost of the streetscape improvements will either be assessed or taxed. Fahey agreed that the City Administrator should work with Hoisington to get more clarity for the project. RFP PROCESS The Administrator recommended that a workshop meeting be held to discuss the Rice Street/Little Canada Road developer request for proposal process. The City's financial advisor would attend the workshop to discuss what the City could be prepared to do to assist the redevelopment process. Mr. Fahey introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 96-4-106 - CALLING A WORKSHOP FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1996 AT 6:00 P.M. TO DISCUSS THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL PROCESS FOR THE RICE STREET/LITTLE CANADA ROAD REDEVELOPMENT AREA The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (5) Fahey, Pedersen, LaValle, Morelan, Scalze. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. USE DEED Council reviewed the recommendation of the Parks & FOR LAKE Recreation Commission for release of the City's use STREET deed for ponding and drainage purposes on tax PROPERTY forfeited property on unimproved Lake Street. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 96-4-107 - RELEASING TI-IE CITY~S USE DEED FOR TAX FORFEITED PROPERTY ON UNIMPROVED LAKE STREET AND AUTHORIZING RAMSEY COUNTY TO SELL THE PROPERTY AT PUBLIC AUCTION 21