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COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 10, 1998 The project included the installation of a traffic control signal at the intersection of Elm Street and Lake Drive. The final contract amount is summarized as follows: Original Bid Amount Change Order No. 1 Final Contract Amount $59,207.00 $ 8,869.54 $68,076.54 The change order is a result of Centennial School District requesting an advance warning flasher system to supplement the school speed zone signing after construction of the signal system had begun. The cost for the flasher system was assessed to the Centennial School District. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 98 - 128. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 128, as presented. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 128 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 129, Accept Permanent Easement, Otter Lake Road Realignment - Mr. Ahrens explained that the planned construction of Otter Lake Road requires the acquisition of property for the roadway, utilities, and drainage ponds. The City Attorney has reached a settlement with Gene Arnt and Arnt Family Limited Partnership for the acquisition of roadway, utility, and drainage easements over their property. Mr. Ahrens referred to a letter from Mr. Hawkins that recommends acceptance of the settlement. The City is acquiring 3.17 acres of land for the roadway, utilities, and ponding areas. The ponding areas are part of the Clearwater Creek greenway recently discussed at the joint meeting with Hugo and White Bear Township. The planned drainage ponds will provide regional detention ponding and wetland mitigation to the properties within the Clearwater Creek light industrial area. The cost of the easements is $1.00 per square foot or a total of $138,085.20. Of the 3.17 acres, 1.70 acres is for roadway purposes and is funded by the City through assessments. The remaining 1.47 acres is for ponding purposes and is proposed to be funded through the Surface Water Management Fund. Staff recommended adoption of Resolution No. 98 - 129. Mayor Sullivan asked if this issue was part of the financial meeting last March, 1998. Mr. Ahrens indicated it was part of the financial meeting and was proposed to be funded through the. Surface Water Management Fund. Mr. Hawkins noted the City has acquired a lot of easements in that area. The area is a prime commercial area. The City has paid $1.00 per square foot for the easements which is consistent with other City acquisition. Mr. Hawkins referred to Mr. and Mrs. Hill who were asking for right-of-way compensation. One dollar per square foot is standard practice. 12