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City Council Minutes August 1, 1994 Page 2 e 5.2. Consider change order for oublic imorovements at former City Hall site {US Hiqhwav 10, Main Street and UPA Drive Councilmember Dietz questioned the portion of the change order pertaining to the installation of the new hydrants. Terry Maurer indicated that the contractor was unaware that there would be new equipment, therefore, the change order is for the cost of the new equipment. Councilmember Scheel questioned whether the City could charge the people who use the "pork and ride lot." Steve Ach indicated that the City now charges a nominal fee for the lot on Highway 10 and south of the railroad tracks. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO APPROVE CHANGE ORDER #1, FOREST LAKE CONTRACTING FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE SCHOOL STREET, JACKSON AND FREEPORT AVENUE PROJECT. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Consider site orooosals for EDA site located on Main Street Street Superintendent Phil Hals, indicated that following a presentation of the proposals for the EDA site, the downtown business group has voted to support Proposal C. He indicated that this proposal is also supported by the Chamber of Commerce and the Park and Recreation Commission. e Phil Hals explained that Proposal C includes a large patio area at street level and o grass amphitheater with future consideration for a future concrete amphitheater if necessary. He indicated that the cost for this option is the least expensive at approximately $30,600. Mayor Duitsman questioned the source of funding. Lori Johnson indicated that several options have been discussed. Mayor Duitsman suggested that the Council make a determination of funding at a later dote but authorize the project at this time. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO PROCEED WITH THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EDA SITE LOCATED ON MAIN STREET USING PROPOSAL C. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Consider Resolution determininq the cost to be assessed and order the oreoaration of the assessment roll for the Northeast Area trunk sewer and water assessment Terry Maurer explained that the improvement associated with the Elk Park Center development is not entirely petitioned and therefore, must be assessed. He stated that the assessment will be for the extension of trunk sanitary sewer and water and the reconstruction of 193rd A venue east of TH 169. He indicated that the assessment hearing is scheduled for August 22, 1994. e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 94-84, A RESOLUTION DETERMINING ASSESSED COST OF IMPROVEMENT AND ORDERING PREPARATION OF PROPOSED ASSESSMENT ROLL IN THE MATTER OF NORTHEAST AREA TRUNK