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COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Council Member Neal asked Mr. Ahrens to get the name from the Minnesota Department of Health. Mr. Ahrens indicated he would inform Council of the individual who ordered the drain plugs. Council Member Lyden noted that the change order is approximately.1% of the original contract and moved to deny Change Order No. 1, Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Bergeson and Mayor Sullivan voting no. Mayor Sullivan asked what action can be taken if the change order is denied. Mr. Hawkins asked if there is an alternative to these hydrants. Mr. Ahrens explained that the hydrants must either be modified or the City must purchase new hydrants. New hydrants would be more expensive. If the hydrants are not modified,the City is in violation of the Minnesota Department of Health rules. Council Member Neal moved to direct staff to negotiate with the contractor to include the change order in the base contract. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Bergeson voting no. Council Member Neal asked if he could negotiate with the contractor for the change order. Mayor Sullivan stated that a Council Member has no authority to negotiate. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 122,Approve Plans and Authorize Bids for the Lilac Street Trunk Utility Project-Mr. Ahrens explained that this project involves the extension of trunk utilities to serve Behm's Century Farms 5th Addition. The first phase of this project extended trunk water and sanitary sewer from near Appaloosa Lane to Thomas Street. That phase is near completion. The second phase starts at Thomas Street and extends north and west to Pinto Lane. Mr. Ahrens referred to an exhibit illustrating the project phasing. The project schedule is as follow: Approve Plans and Specifications July 27, 1998 Open Bids August 19, 1998 Award Construction Contract August 24, 1998 Start Construction September 1, 1998 Construction Substantially Complete September 21, 1998 Mr. Ahrens stated the project is estimated to cost $120,000.00. Funding is through the Area and Unit assessments to the developer of the Behm's Century Farm project. Staff recommended Resolution No. 98 - 122 be adopted. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 -122, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 14