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• • COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 26, 1998 Mr. Wessel stated that the above proposals would bring the cost for bid package No. 1 to $342,715, which is in line with current budget estimates. Mr. Wessel added that a ground breaking ceremony will be held June 9, 1998. He extended an invitation to event to the City Staff, Council, and all residents. Council Member Bergeson asked if the earthwork bid had been investigated, as it was much lower than the other bids. Craig Kronholm, construction manager, explained that he had met with each of the low bidders to verify that all fees for everything requested were included. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 72, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 72 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Contract for Interior Design Services, Civic Complex Project - Mr. Wessel stated that on February 23, 1998, the City Council authorized the City Attorney to negotiate a contract with The Leonard Parker Associates (TLPA) for interior design services for the Civic Complex. Staff recommended the approval of TLPA over other proposals because of TLPA's familiarity with the project and the budget, their strong interior design staff, and their demonstrated level of commitment to the entire project. Mr. Wessel said that TLPA's fee proposal is $41,800. The City is presently at the point in the project schedule where approval of the interior design contract is appropriate and necessary. Mayor Sullivan asked if Mr. Hawkins had reviewed the contract. Mr. Hawkins indicated that he had reviewed the contract and had incorporated some revisions. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the contract for interior design services from The Leonard Parker Associates, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden voting no. Council Member Lyden noted that he felt the City could have saved some money on this project if the City had done some of the involved work that was required. Consideration of Ordinance No. 07 - 98 to Rezone Property on Linda Avenue, Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 69, Designating Interim MUSA Reserve for Property on Linda Avenue, Collova Builders - Ms. Wyland explained that Collova Builders have asked for a delay regarding the rezoning and interim MUSA reserve on Linda Avenue. She stated that Collova Builders would prefer to present these items with the preliminary plat. Consideration of the preliminary plat will be requested at the June 10, 1998, Planning and Zoning meeting. Collova Builders will then ask Council for approval on all three (3) issues at the June 22, 1998, Council meeting.