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• • COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 The estimated construction cost is $240,000. It is proposed that the project be funded by the City's Area and Unit Fund. Staff recommended Resolution No. 98 - 116 be adopted. Council Member Lyden asked about the lift station capabilities for future use. Mr. Ahrens stated that the lift station is designed for ultimate capacity in the area. It is possible that a tremendous user could alter the situation. It is designed to accommodate for the ultimate growth of the City. Council Member Dahl moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 116, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 116 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Approving change Order No. 1, Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that staff is requesting council approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project. The change order reflects additional work to add drain hole plugs in each hydrant per Minnesota Department of Health requirements. The contractor for the project has indicated that the additional cost to modify the hydrants if $75.00 per hydrant. There are a total of 24 hydrants resulting in an increase of $1,800.00 to the contract. Watermain work associated with this project is funded by the Area and Unit Fund and it is proposed that this change order be funded by the Area and Unit Fund. The project cost is summarized as follows: Original Contract Change Order No. 1 Revised Contract Amount $1,787,810.00 $ 1,800.00 $1,789.610.00 Mr. Ahrens noted that the change required by the Minnesota Department of Health is a new change and has not previously been an issue. Staff recommended Council adopt a motion approve Change Order No. 1 for the Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project. Council Member Neal asked for an explanation of what was done to the hydrants. Mr. Ahrens explained that drain plugs were added to prevent damage to the hydrants during the freeze/thaw process. Council Member Neal asked if there is any recourse to the initial installer of the hydrants. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City has no recourse. He stated that he is unsure of the individual from the Minnesota Department of Health that ordered the drain plugs.