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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Council Member Dahl asked how much are the bids under the $6 million budget. She stated that she is curious about flexibility. Mr. Wessel indicated they are currently $115,000 under budget. He stated that the $10,000 figure for the Cost Allocation Procedure is a workable one. Mayor Sullivan stated that Council needs to be informed when transfers are made. She would like this to be one of the stipulations of the proposed CAP. Mr. Wessel stated that Council will be informed when any transfers are made. Mayor Sullivan requested that each payment be fully documented. She does not want to reach the $6 million budget if the project can be completed for less. The Change Order Policy stipulates there is a percentage limit. She asked that this also be included as a stipulation of the CAP. Council Member Neal noted that he will vote against any change orders. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the Cost Allocation Procedure with two (2) added conditions: 1. Council receive specific updates regarding transfers that are made. 2. Current Change Order Policy be considered. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Dahl stated that there could be five (5) change orders at $10,000 and still be under budget. She stated that if there are a series of change orders Council should be notified. Mayor Sullivan stated that all transfers must be brought to the Council's attention at the next meeting. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 120, Authorizing Application for the Livable Communities Demonstration Program - Upon adoption of the Agenda, this item was removed. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update - Mr. Wessel stated there is a Comprehensive Plan Task Force Meeting on Thursday, July 30, 1998. The meeting will be held in the work session format and will address the transportation plan due to the feedback received at the last meeting. Mr. Brixius will address the commercial policy. The August, 1998, meeting schedule will be determined at this meeting. Council Member Neal noted that there did not appear to be many people at the last meeting. Mr. Wessel explained that the meeting was the 5th meeting regarding Birch Street and was held in the neighborhood meeting format. He encouraged everyone present to attend the meeting.