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MINUTES FEBRUARY 27, 1991 PAGE 2 _!. architectural services as a means of exploring that particular option. Other options to be considered are purchase of a "pre-fab" structure or contracting with a "design builder". Jacobs moved that staff be authorized to request proposals for architectural services for the Idaho Snelling shelter. Motion carried unanimously. Kriegler stressed that this would not obligate the City to contract with one of the responding firms. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH BARYON-ASHMAN FOR IDAHO/SNELLING PARK PLANNING SERVICES Council considered a staff recommendation that the City contract with Barton-Ashman Associates for the Idaho/Snelling Park planning after which Jacobs moved approval. Motion carried unanimously. APPROVAL OF $10,108.80 PAYMENT TO JEFFERSON CONSTRUCTION FOR COMMUNITY PARK PROJECT Kriegler explained that Jefferson has been requesting final payment for some time, however since there is still some incomplete work, the City Attorney was asked to review the contract to determine whether or not the City was required to make final payment. Gedde was of the opinion that the City was not obligated to make final payment but could withhold funds to complete the project. Staff's recommendation that $7,500 be retained to cover the cost of the unsatisfactory grading and landscaping was discussed. Concern was expressed that if the contractor did not complete the work it would be difficult for the City to contract for completion in time for early spring seeding. Kriegler was of the opinion that $7,500 would be adequate to cover costs should it be necessary for the City to complete the work and that the project could be done in time. She felt that with the sum being withheld Jefferson Construction would probably choose to complete the project in a timely manner. Ciernia moved that a payment of $10,108.80 be made to Jefferson Construction and that $7,500 be withheld until final landscaping is properly completed. Motion carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO ASSESSMENT POLICY APPROVED Council discussed at length the possibility of reducing the amount assessed to property owners for local improvements, and the impact on City taxes should the amount be reduced. Wiessner reviewed a handout estimating costs to the City based on the present policy to assess 2/3 of the project with the City funding 1/3 and the impact on City taxes should the assessed amount be reduced. Also discussed was the fact that assessment of tax exempt properties should be clarified in the assessment policy. Ciernia moved, seconded by Wallin, adoption of Resolution R-91-11(a) making the following changes in the assessment policy: 1) Change the 2/3 assessment and 1/3 City participation for street and storm sewer improvements to 50/50, and 2)