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• • COUNCIL MINUTES FEBRUARY 23, 1998 Council Member Neal asked if such an arrangement would represent a conflict of interest for the City. Mayor Sullivan responded that legally there is no conflict, and that additional bids were solicited in order to confirm the City's prudent use of funds in this regard. Council Member Bergeson stated that Ms. Divine's service represents a known and prudent entity, expressing enthusiastic favor with prior service. Council Member Dahl asked about insurance coverage. Mr. Wessel indicated that Ms. Divine is required to carry insurance. Council Member Dahl also asked about equipment safety checks, to which Mr. Wessel responded Ms. Divine submits to and is in compliance with required equipment safety conditions. Council Member Neal asked about proof of insurance, to which Mr. Hawkins responded Ms. Divine provides the City with a certificate of insurance. Council Member Neal moved to renew the hot air balloon contract with Blue Yonder Balloon Company, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Members Lyden and Dahl voting no. Comprehensive Plan Update - Mr. Wessel pointed out that within the past week there were two successful meetings which furthered refinement of the moderate growth scenario, and that on Thursday, February 26, a neighborhood meeting is scheduled to take place for District 3 residents. Mayor Sullivan asked that Council members notify Mr. Wessel of plans to attend upcoming meetings, and asked that notice of future meetings be posted in City Hall. Council Member Lyden asked that discussion of the open meeting law be added to the present Agenda. Mayor Sullivan polled Council, which agreed to add discussion of the open meeting law as Agenda Item 10.B. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 19, Town Center Parkway, Approve Plans and Specifications, and Order Advertisement for Bids - Mr. Ahrens explained that the City is proposing to extend Town Center Parkway and utilities to serve the new City Hall, Police Station, and Early Childhood Learning Center at the Town Center site. The proposed street will be 26 feet wide bituminous with 24 -inch gutters. The narrower street and wider gutters will give the parkway a more urban feel. An 8 -foot -wide path will be extended along the south side of the parkway. Sewer and water mains will be extended to serve the City complex. By way of background, Mr. Ahrens reminded Council that this project is a continuation of the Town Center development. The improvements associated with the City project for street and 13