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City Council Minutes August 22, 1994 Page 4 e Council member Holmgren indicated that the situation is frustrating, as some of the articles in the newspapers imply that the City is in some type of war with the County Commissioner and Fairboard. Council member Holmgren indicated that he has had no conversation with either the newspaper, Fairboard or the County Commissioners, however, the City is looking like the "heavy" in the local media and is, in fact, trying to do something positive. Council member Dietz indicated that it was worth the effort to try to attain the .67 acres from the County but, because it did not happen, he concurs with staff recommendation to remove the .67 acres of trees and put the road in its original location. He indicated that he does not see a benefit of exchanging any land as the E & 0 Tool site could be developed into park land and the land around City Hall could be used for a number of purposes in the future. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT THE STAFF RECOMMENDATION OF EXTENDING. ORONO PARKWAY USING THE 1.3 ACRES THAT WAS PURCHASED IN 1993 . AND TO RECOMMEND TO THE COUNTY THAT THE CITY IS NOT INTERESTED IN A LAND EXCHANGE. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-1. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN ABSTAINED DUE TO HIS EMPLOYMENT WITH THE COUNTY. 5.4. Consider delay of County Road 12/13 drainaae oroiect - City Engineer, Terry Maurer indicated that he has contacted the low bidder of the County Road 12/13 Drainage Improvement Project to inquire about his willingness to extend the award period for this project. Mr. Perkins has indicated that he will extend the award date until late fall or spring of 1995, however he is asking for a change order in the amount of $4,890. Terry Maurer explained that Mr. Perkins is requesting the change order to compensate him for the cost of holding a bond for a period of approximately three to six months. Terry Maurer stated that Mr. Perkins has been informed that if the project does not move forward, he would receive no compensation. Councilmember Scheel questioned whether the contractor is agreeable to Terry Maurer's recommendation, specifically to not paying the contractor for the performance bond if the project is canceled. The City Engineer indicated that the contractor is aware of the situation and has no problem with the recommendation made by staff. Terry Maurer further indicated that the City is not obligated to pay the bond if the project does not go through, however the Council could change that decision. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ACCEPT MR. PERKINS OFFER AND AUTHORIZE THE CHANGE ORDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,890 CONTINGENT UPON A SUCCESSFUL PETITION FROM THE COUNTY TO DISCHARGE WATER INTO DITCH 10. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 5.5. Aoooint Council reoresentative to attend Board of Canvass Meetinq e COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL TO THE COUNTY BOARD OF CANVASS TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 16, 1994, 10:00 A.M. AT THE COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER. VICE MAYOR FARBER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 3-0-1. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL ABSTAINED.