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City Council Minutes April 4, 2016 Page 10 Councilmember Wagner stated at one point it was discussed the electrical boxes be removed and asked is there would be a disruption to the downtown businesses. Mr. Hecker stated there would not be any disruptions to the downtown businesses and Elk River Municipal Utilities has already done some work with electrical boxes. Councilmember Wagner asked about general construction traffic. Mr. Paige does not anticipate any affect to the downtown businesses other than general construction . Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Mayor Dietz to award the contract of the Rivers Edge Commons Park Expansion to Sunram Construction Inc. for the base bid amount of $255,610 and authorize staff to purchase stone for $50,000 for a total amount of $305,610 as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Councilmember Olsen and seconded by Mayor Dietz to accept Alternate 1, which includes the addition of the west staircase and upper plaza for the contract amount of $46,244 and an additional $35,000 to purchase handrail and an 8% contingency for a total project cost of $87,744 as outlined in the staff report. Motion carried 5-0. Moved by Councilmember Wagner and seconded by Councilmember Burandt to reject Alternate 2, which includes the addition of site and parking lot lighting, wifi and other electrical upgrades, for the contract amount of $75,345 and an 8% contingency for a total project cost of $81,373. Motion carried 5-0. 8.5. Discuss Work Session Items Mr. Portner presented the staff report. Councilmember Burandt asked if there was a street sign program for posting animal crossing signs. Mr. Portner stated he would check with staff and provide an update to the council. 8.6. Pinewood Golf Course Litigation Tom Scott, the attorney appointed by the LMC Insurance Trust and representing the city in regards to Pinewood Golf Course, provided a proposed stipulation of v O w 1 R t 16 r NATURE