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MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 9, 1990 ~~ Baldwin convened the meeting at 7:00 P.M. ALL MEMBERS PRESENT Baldwin, Ciernia, Gehrz, Jacobs and Wallin. Also present was Chenoweth. MINUTES OF APRIL 25, 1990 APPROVED The Minutes of April 25, 1990 were approved by unanimous consent. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED Council approved the following Consent Agenda Items by unanimous consent: 1. Disbursements: a. Disbursements through 5/9/90, $47,179.79 b. Payroll, 4/16/90 -4/30/90, $10,308.20 2. Appointment of Dirk Niles to Volunteer Fire Department for Rescue Services 3. Re-Appointment of Fire Department Senior Officers, Leo Lindig, Craig Shauffert and John Holmgren, Sr. 4. Solid Waste Commission Minutes of April 5, 1990 5. Proposed Resolution R-90-20 Relating to Cable TzJ Regulatory Authority 6. Licenses, Donovan Mechanical, #538, Rose Bed and Breakfast #537, and Will Anderson Construction, #536 NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS FOR COMMUNITY PARK WATER CONNECTION Dick Friemuth, Buetow and Associates, explained that at the time construction companies were preparing bids for the new park building, none could obtain an estimated cost from the St. Paul Water Department for the connection of water service to the building. For that reason, the water connection cost was not included in the bid. Friemuth also explained that an eight inch water supply will be necessary ~o accomodate the addition of the sprinkler system, which will increase the cost. Jacobs questioned why the absence of the installation cost for water service was not noted at the time Council approved the $290,000 bid for construction of the building. Wallin also expressed concern that Council was not informed that the cost was not available, and stated he did not like change orders as they are not subject to competitive bidding. Kriegler stated that the fact that the water connection cost was not available was briefly mentioned once, however, no indication of the ramifications was indicated. Council expressed concern that there might be more surprises, i.e., installation of the sewer system, and asked staff to research the matter. Wallin expressed his disappointment in the way the matter has been handled and requested Friemuth attempt to obtain a variance from St. Paul Water Utility to allow for a smaller water service to the building.