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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL J'ULY 13, 1994 ENGINEERING The City Administrator presented a modified Engineering CoNTRACT contract to the Council for their consideration. Modifications include the categorization of right-of- way and easement work as additional services, as well as coordination of matters with the Army Corps of Engineers. The Administrator reported that the new contract does result in increased costs to the City. The Administrator stated that in his review, the increase costs appear to be warranted, and the contract before the Council is the result of negotiations with the Engineer. Morelan was concerned about the current improvement hearing process and suggested that prior to improvement hearings, neighborhood meetings be held to explain projects. The City Administrator pointed out that the new contract does contain a provision for presentation of improvement information at both neighborhood meetings and a public hearing before the City Council. Mrs. Scalze introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION N0. 94-7-200 - APPROVING THE ENGINEERING CONTRACT AS PRESENTED BY THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE TIIE CONTRACT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Pedersen. Ayes (5) Scalze, Pedersen, Morelan, Hanson, LaValle. Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. COMMUNITY The City Administrator presented the Community Block DEVELOPMENT Grant Agreement for the old fire station to the Council BLOCK GRANT for adoption. The Administrator reported that the County has agreed that the City's current insurance coverages and limits are acceptable. Mr. LaValle introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: . RESOLUTION NO. 94-7-201 - APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THE CITY'S CURRENT INSURANCE COVERAGES AND LIMITS WILL APPLY, AND AUTHORIZING THE 24