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• COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 15, 1997 critical to completion of the project on schedule, especially with regard to the Early Childhood Learning Center. Mr. Wessel reminded Council of the process which resulted in selection of Adolfson & Peterson as the preferred construction management team. In addition to considerable experience, A&P's proposal was lowest among the three finalists at $310,847. Council Member Lyden asked what percentage of the overall budget would be represented by construction management cost. Mr. Wessel indicated approximately 7%. Council Member Lyden asked about responsibility in the event the project cannot be completed within the proposed budget. Mr. Wessel indicated that a guarantee would be sought which would eliminate that possibility. Mr. Adolfson explained that as work on the project progresses and bids are let, it will be certain that the project will be completed within the proposed budget. He assured Council Member Lyden that a guarantee would be forthcoming. Council Member Bergeson asked about the proposed interest rate. Council Member Neal stated that a guarantee should specify that the City will not be responsible for any overage. Council Member Kuether moved to approve contracting with Adolfson & Peterson for construction management of the public facilities complex, pursuant to the guarantee condition to be agreed upon by Staff. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried, with Council Member Lyden voting no. PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT REPORT, MARY KAY WYLAND Consideration of a Minor Subdivision, North Suburban Development, 801 Main Street - Ms. Wyland explained that North Suburban Development is requesting a minor subdivision that would split an existing homestead and one acre of property from the balance of the parcel, which consists of approximately 40 acres. The purpose of the proposed subdivision is to allow for the sale of the existing home, holding the balance of the land for future development. The subject property is zoned R-1 Residential, and is located within the MUSA boundary; however, utilities are not available to serve this site. Section 3, Subd. 3.A.2.b.2 of the City's Zoning Ordinance provides "Habitable single family homes constructed prior to July 13, 1992 may reduce their lot size to a minimum of one (1) acre if the balance of the property results in a parcel of ten (10) acres ..." Ms. Wyland stated that North Suburban Development desires to develop the balance of the property at a later date. Utilities are proposed to be extended to the Lino Elementary School in mid 1998, although the project has not been ordered to date. The existing home is currently on a well and septic system. Staff recommended that the applicant provide information to the City indicating that there is an alternate site for a septic system should the existing system fail. 11