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Mounds View City Council September 12, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 16 • Mayor Marty noted number 5 in the resolution indicating the letter of agreement for construction administration services with SEH was to not exceed $46,000. He stated he would like to hold that to the "fire" too. He noted there is also a $5,000 contingency fund. Mayor Marty reviewed the exhibits and what this construction company has done, noting that Exhibit 9B indicates contract overruns. Based on those rates, he is concerned the City Hall project would be in excess of $100,000. He advised that some of the items are changed as the project goes along but he wants to hold everyone's "feet to the fire" to come in as close to the original contract as possible. He stated he wants to make it clear there are no "bells and whistles." Councilmember Thomas expressed concern with the big difference in the bid amounts for the moving and storage contract. Public Works Director Lee stated Staff had the same concerns and went over the contract three separate times with Truc-King. They also toured City Hall. He advised they advertise a guarantee to beat all other bids. He stated AAA Movers indicated they were not interested in the work but would put in a bid, which is why the bid is high. Mayor Marty asked Council for their comments on the alternate bid for the tower entrance. Councilmember Stigney stated his support to remove the contingency. . Councilmember Gunn stated she would like it left in. Councilmember Thomas stated that while it is pretty, it is not needed. Mayor Marty stated the Council needs to justify everything to its citizens. Councilmember Gunn stated the tower would make it easier for people to find City Hall. Mayor Marty agreed the tower would set the building off and make it appear different than the community center. Councilmember Gunn pointed out the tower would also set precedent for the Highway 10 redevelopment. City Administrator Ulrich advised that the tower bid came back higher than anticipated and that is a lot of money. He stated the current problems with the vestibule will be resolved and it still has a nice appearance without the tower. Mayor Marty stated he would prefer using the $30,000 on the trails or something else that is needed. • Councilmember Gunn stated she would support removing the tower entrance if the $30,000 is applied to the sign.