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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES JANUARY 18, 2005 3 M/S/P DeLapp/Smith – to approve of Bond #37SB10426273 securing infrastructure improvements in the Whistling Valley 2nd Addition from $1,295,375 to $135,000 as recommended by the City Engineer. (Motion passed 3-0). E. Change Order VFW Ball Field Lights Resolution No. 2005-009 In his memo dated December 3, 2004, the City Engineer reported the city was unable to obtain an easement for the electric service. Therefore a new overhead power line was constructed from TH5 to the ball field along Layton Avenue. Xcel terminated their work with a service pole and a pole mounted transformer near the outfield fence. The contractor, Arcade Electric, must construct 150 feet of buried line from the service pole to the control cabinet. The City Engineer recommended approval of the contractor’s proposed change order and agreed with the costs. The work will be completed early in the spring so the lights will be operational for the entire 2005 season. M/S/P DeLapp/Smith – to adopt Resolution No. 2005-009, A Resolution approving Change Order No. 1 for the VFW Ball Field Lighting in the amount of $5,957.00 for constructing 150 feet of buried line from the service pole to the control cabinet, verified by the City Engineer in his memo dated December 3, 2005. (Motion passed 3-0). 5. FINANCE A. Telephone Service The Finance Director reported the City’s contract expired in September, 2004. He has contacted another vendor for phone service, will get 23 lines, for $10-15 less a month than we are currently paying. He negotiated a deal for one month’s free service worth $800 to offset the cost for moving phone service to the new facility. B. Monthly Operating Report 12/04 C. Monthly Operating Report 1/5 The Finance Director provided copies of the Monthly Operating Reports. 6. NEW BUSINESS: 7. MAINTENANCE/PARK/FIRE/BUILDING: A. Update on Building Dept:Jim McNamara The Building Official reported there were 13 new residential homes and eight new commercial building permits issued in 2004 with a total of about $16 million in value. He reminded residents to check their CO detectors and their chimney to see if it is burning properly. He pointed out that snowmobiles should not be driven over the septic area and the possibility of freezing septic systems this winter season due to lack of insulation. Council member Smith noted that three homes in her neighborhood have tested positive for radon. Radon kits are available and inexpensive.