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APRIL 25, 1990 PAGE 2 SNELLING AVENUE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ITEM DEFERRED TO 5/23/90 The item relating to the City's financial obligation for the Snelling Avenue Project was deferred to the May 23rd meeting at the request of the Minnesota Department of Transportation. STAFF AND PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CERTAIN PARK AMENITIES Jacobs expressed concern that groups were to be approached for cash donations only when many service organizations might be willing to provide labor such as assembling of picnic tables, etc. Carol Kriegler, Parks and Recreation Director, agreed there are some creative ways to obtain the needed items such as volunteer labor and donation of used kitchen appliances. Following the discussion, Council unanimously authorized Staff and the Commission to proceed with soliciting contributions including labor. ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PROCESS FOR PARK BUILDING (FROM CONSENT AGENDA) Wiessner explained that during construction problems can arise (such as the recent soil problem) and awaiting Council action in approving necessary changes would delay the project. She recommended that a Contingency Fund of $29,000 be established to cover any unexpected costs and that the Administrator be authorized to approve change orders. Wallin stated he felt uncomfortable delegating this burden to staff when the Council is accountable for these types of decisions. Following the discussion Council agreed to establish a $29,000 Contingency Fund and authorized Wiessner to approve changes not to exceed a $3,000 aggregate. CABLE TV PRESENTATION After reviewing the history of the North Suburban Cable Commission, Commission Attorney Tom Creighton explained that the Commission and consultants have been working to negotiate with Cable TV North Central for acquisition of the public access programming. He indicated that ,negotiations are near completion and the Commission will be recommending approval by the ten member communities within the next one or two months. Creighton also presented a proposed resolution urging support for the restoration of local regulatory authority over cable systems. The resolution will be placed on the May 9th Consent Agenda. POSTING OF SPRING LOAD LIMIT SIGNS TO BE DISCONTINUED Wiessner explained that in the past the City has hired Ramsey County Public Works to post load limit signs each spring at a cost of approximately $1,000 per year, but permits are granted to allow delivery of materials exceeding the limit (average of two per season). In view of the expense involved and infrequency of use, Wallin moved to discontinue posting of load