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• COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Resolution No. 98 -122 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 117, Approve Payment No. 1 (Final), West Shadow Lake Drive Culvert Replacement Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that the contractor for the West Shadow Lake Drive Culvert Replacement Project is requesting Council approval of payment No. 1 (final) in the amount of $32,739.65. The original contract amount for the project was $28,297.00. The difference between the original and final amounts ($4,442.65) is due to the need to remove poor soils that were under the existing pipe and replace these soils with an aggregate base. A change order was issued to rectify original and final quantities. Staff recommended Resolution No. 98 -117 be adopted. Council Member Neal asked why the contractor did not know the peat was there. Mr. Ahrens explained that soil borings were not done on this project. Staff felt that the end result would be the same even if they did the soil borings. Mayor Sullivan asked what the cost of the soil boring would have been. Mr. Ahrens estimated the cost at $2,000.00. Council Member Bergeson asked if a longer culvert was put in, as initially proposed. Mr. Ahrens indicated a longer culvert was not put in. It was indicated that it should be the same length so the integrity of the culvert was not altered. He stated a longer culvert may be needed when the road is upgraded. Council Member Bergeson asked if the City will have to pay for new hydraulics studies at that time. Mr. Ahrens indicated the City will have to pay for new hydraulics studies for the longer culvert before asking for DNR approval. . Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No.. 98 - 117, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 117 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -118, Accept Permanent Easement, Ware Road Reconstruction Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that the City will require a perpetual easement to provide for adequate right-of-way width along the north side of 62nd Street and Ware Road. The existing right-of-way is 16.5 feet which is to narrow to allow for the future construction of roadway and utility improvements. The right-of-way width at Millers South Glen is already set at 33 feet. The narrow right-of-way occurs only at the Mangelson property. The perpetual easement consists of approximately 0.80 acres. Council action is required to accept the perpetual easement. Mr. Ahrens explained that the City has had a number of projects in the area. The narrow right- of-way was discovered during utility service installation associated with the Ware Road project. The perpetual easement will provide adequate right-of-way for future street and utility projects. 15