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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 8, 1997 offered a guarantee that the School District's November deadline can be met. Without this guarantee, a labor issue could cause the City to have to forfeit on its contract with Centennial School District. Council Member Neal asked if there was a possibility that the construction management fee could be reduced and returned for Council action without compromising the intended completion deadline. Council Member Bergeson requested specific intent of returning this matter to Staff for additional consideration. Council Member Lyden suggested that there might be a healthy discussion regarding the possibility of achieving the same end through a bid contract. Council Member Neal requested explanation of line items appearing on the proposed construction management schedule, such as special inspections, printing of documents, and winter heat and cover. Ms. Divine explained that the winter heat and cover refers to special enclosure and service should the buildings not be sufficiently enclosed by onset of winter. She suggested that timely action with regard to construction management would likely eliminate this possibility. Council Member Bergeson reiterated the need to comply with the City's agreement with Centennial School District. This measure to ensure timely completion of the project could preempt serious ramifications, such as litigation should the City not meet this obligation. Council Member Neal requested clarification that the present action is simply to approve negotiations with the proposed construction management firm. Ms. Divine indicated that this assumption is correct, and that a detailed contract proposal will come before Council for consideration at the earliest possible time. Mayor Landers requested clarification of the original motion by Council Member Lyden. Council Member Lyden stated that his motion is to table this matter for further Council consideration. Mr. Wessel again recommended pursuing the use of construction management. Council Member Lyden responded that the proposed fee is unacceptable. Mr. Wessel indicated that a request could be made for reduction is fee, but that a comparable amount would likely be incorporated into any bid arrangement. Motion defeated due to a tie vote, with Council Member Bergeson and Mayor Landers voting no. Council Member Bergeson moved that the City Staff and City Attorney be authorized to negotiate a contract with Adolfson & Peterson for construction management according to the terms presented. Mayor Landers seconded the motion. 12