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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL May 28, 2014 AUTHORIZE ADVERTISING FOR BIDS FOR PW -PARKS FACILITY McGraw asked about the penalty clause. The Administrator reported that if the proposal is accepted this evening, the clock will begin ticking tomorrow on the 60 days. He again noted that the penalty will be imposed if any delays are the result of SEH's actions and not another agency's. Dick Boss appeared before the Council to publicly thank the Council as well as State Representative Isaacson and State Senator Scalze for their assistance in addressing the issue of train noise. McGraw asked about the potential of closing the Woodlyn crossing. The Administrator noted that part of the plan preparation will be to meet with neighboring property owners to discuss issues related to alternate access points in the case of the Woodlyn Avenue crossing as well as the impact of medians with every other crossing in Little Canada. The Administrator noted that the City has challenges at each rail crossing in the City. He also noted that McKenzie indicated that it is possible to use some averaging calculations that may help to provide mitigation at some of the more difficult situations. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2014-5-93 — ACCEPTING THE QUIET ZONE PRELIMINARY DESIGN PROPOSAL AS SUBMITTED BY SEH WHICH INCLUDES THE PENALTY PROVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE THE PROPOSAL ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Keis. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. Blesener indicated that prior to this evening's meeting, the Council met with the Little Canada Fire Department. One of the issues of discussion was the concern about the rail accidents given the increased train traffic. Blesener indicated that he and the City Administrator met with the CP Railroad and this issue was discussed. The CP as well as the BNSF provides training to local fire departments, and this is something that the Little Canada Fire Department will be pursuing with the railroad. The City Administrator reviewed his May 22, 2014 report in which he recommends that the Council authorize the advertisement for bids for the Public Works -Parks Facility. He indicated that the design development drawings are complete and that the design review committee met last and approved the final design. Based on these drawings, updated estimates have been prepared and are about $7,000 under the previous 5