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3. Approval of a Preliminary Plat impacting property on the east side of Old Highway 8 NW within the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Area, creating ' outlots A - D, to be known NORTHWEST QUADRANT EAST. Report No. 11- 086. Resolution No. 11-029. Motion by Councilmember PMNs, seconded by Councilmember Burg to adopt the attached resolution, approving the Preliminary Plat, authorize City staff to proceed in preparation of the Final Plat. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays, Motion Carried 4. Discussion related to Birthday Party room realignment at the FSC. City Manger Dean Lotter reported there was a request to change the configuration of the current birthday party rooms from the current cube design to a rectangular design. The City would work with the County; financing would be loaned from the Community Reinvestment Fund, if that is council's direction. Mayor Jacobsen stated he would like to vote on the item at tonight's meeting to avoid any delays with the project. Councilmember Phillips reported he is in agreement of the changes with minor conditions. He would like to limit construction costs to $250,000, plus soft costs, in addition to upgrading the existing rooms. He would propose the county pay for the dividing wall. Councilmember Samuelsson expressed concern with the costs, and would like to make attempts to reduce the costs. City Manager Lotter reported staff has looked at some cost savings measures. Ramsey County has made it clear they are unable to fund the improvements. Councilmember Bauman also stated she is not in favor of the project, due to the elevated costs. Councilmember Phillips stated he feels it is an opportunity to make an impactful connection between the Community Center and library and would suggest council to direct himself to work with City Manager Lotter to ensure the design meets expectations. Councilmember Samuelson asked if the maximum could be $200,000. Councilmember Phillips responded that the project would be difficult to construct at a cost less than $250,000. Director of Parks and Recreation Sandy Breuer gave an overview, noting all four of the rooms are used regularly. Councilmember Phillips asked Ms. Breuer if she would accept a room with a permanent wall. Ms. Breuer responded if that were the case, she would want a guarantee that funds would be made available to improve a room upstairs to use for rentals. It was reported the library is no longer planning on an exterior entrance, and the only entrance will be through the community center. 'Motion by Councilmember Phillips, seconded by Councilmember Burg to authorize City Manager Dean Lotter with the assistance of councilmember Phillips to obtain changes requested for a maximum cost of $250,000, all inclusive, possibly leaving the load bearing wall, and the addition of sinks in all party rooms. 22, 2011 Page 8 of 10 3. Approval of a Preliminary Plat impacting property on the east side of Old Highway 8 NW within the Northwest Quadrant Redevelopment Area. Report No. 11-086. Resolution No. 11- 029. 4. Discussion related to Birthday Party room realignment at the FSC.