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MINUTES MAY 23, 1990 ~~ PAGE 2 water installation, storm drainage, driveway repair and connections to City streets, and that the City is not being charged for the roadway, curb and gutter. Following the discussion, it was agreed that there had been a misunderstanding in intrepreting the charges and that the total amount now in dispute is $13,000. The City Engineer will work with MN DOT in an attempt to remedy the situation. DRAINAGE PROBLEM AT IOWA AVE. AND PASCAL ST. Maurer explained that Bob Fry, the homeowner at 1457 W. Iowa, had registered complaints regarding the drainage problem on the street by his residence. Maurer agreed that there is a problem which could easily be solved but would be relatively expensive if done as a separate project. He recommended postponing any work until it can be made a part of a larger project such as the proposed 1991 street improvements. Council discussed the matter after which it was decided to include the repair with the first future construction project. Maurer will explain the situation to Mr. Fry. PARK BUILDING UPDATE Dick Friemuth, Buetow and Associates, provided a progress report on the new park building construction and indicated the contractor is confident it will be finished on schedule. DISCUSSION - WATER CONNECTION COSTS FOR PARK BUILDING Wiessner explained that there has been much confusion surrounding the water connection costs and that there are two separate issues involved; costs attributed to the increase from a 4" to a 6" line for the sprinkler system, and costs directly due to connection to the St. Paul system. Friemuth stated the specifications did include water connection costs, however bidders were unable to get prices from St. Paul and for that reason, the bids did not include this item. Many bidders did make note of this fact; however, Jefferson Construction did not acknowledge the fact that water connection costs were not included in their bid, and it was assumed that the cost was included. Friemuth assured Council that all prospective bidders were provided with an addendum making it clear that the bid must address water connection. Letters from Jefferson Construction (5/18/90) and Buetow & Associates (5/21/90) relating to the matter were discussed, after which Maurer suggested that one solution Council might consider--to pay the actual price for St. Paul's charges, approximately $3,000, and not pay the amount listed for the contractor's overhead, profit, etc. Following a thorough discussion, Jacobs moved that the City be responsible for payment of the cost of $3,017 for increasing the size of the line from 4" to 6". Upon a vote being taken the following voted in favor thereof: Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin, and the following voted against the same: Baldwin and Ciernia. Motion carried.