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City Council Minutes Page 9 <br /> April 4,2016 <br /> ----------------------------- <br /> Mr. Simon explained the original allocation was based upon HKGi's estimates and <br /> now the amounts are based upon the bids that came in as they relate to the work. <br /> Councilmember Burandt expressed her concerns with the expansion's effect on the <br /> church parking spaces and asked questions about the parking lot and space <br /> relocation, and Mr. Paige clarified the parking changes. <br /> Councilmember Wagner and Westgaard asked for clarification on what was included <br /> in each line item and where the additional funds will be coming from. <br /> Mr. Hecker and Mr. Paige outlined the base bid amounts,Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 <br /> amounts. Mr. Simon explained the internal loan funding. <br /> Mayor Dietz stated he was in favor of approving the base bid amount plus Alternate <br /> 1 and felt Alternate 2 was less important, stating the stairway and upper plaza were <br /> important items. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard asked what the staff and commission felt was their <br /> priority and asked if the electrical work could be added in the future. <br /> Mr. Hecker indicated staff felt the priority was in favor of the base bid and Alternate <br /> 1. <br /> Mr. Paige indicated for a minor amount that you could add conduit costs to allow for <br /> future work. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard asked how long the contractor's bid amount number is <br /> valid and would that violate state statute. <br /> Counselor Beck indicated it would be problematical if the council did not act on the <br /> bids at this time but indicated by not accepting the alternative bids wouldn't preclude <br /> them from moving ahead with this or any other contractor. <br /> Councilmember Westgaard stated his preference would be to proceed with base bid <br /> and Alternate 1. He stated it would be an injustice to the project not to include the <br /> west stairway and other amenities that are provided by Alternative 1. <br /> Councilmember Wagner indicated she would like to stick to their budgeted number <br /> by possibly eliminating the upper plaza work but still include a simple green space to <br /> allow for more use during the year and not just during the concerts as well as retain <br /> parking spaces. <br /> Mr. Paige felt leaving the area a green space may cause safety concerns due to the <br /> slope but stated not including the upper plaza would take away from the original <br /> park experience,which provided a popular overlook. He indicated it could be done <br /> and would like to receive council direction on how to proceed if they did want the <br /> upper plaza work removed. He stated a large cost is the ornamental railing. <br /> UREJ <br />