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City Council Minutes September 19, 1994 Page 3 e 5.2. Consider reGuest to chanGe Resolution 89-12 which adopted certain policies regardinG enGineerinG services for development proiects The City Administrator indicated that the City has received a request to change its policy regarding engineering services for development projects. He explained that the current policy requires the City Engineer to provide the engineering service for all public improvement projects in the City of Elk River. Terry Maurer, City Engineer, indicated that the firm of John Oliver and Associates is requesting the City to change its pOlicy to allow a landowner or developer to hire their own engineer to design, inspect, and bid the improvements for a development. Terry Maurer stated that if the Council considers this type of change, private engineering services should be provided only on privately financed improvement projects. He further suggested that the project plans and specifications should be reviewed by the City Engineer for all projects and the City should inspect the installation of the improvements. Lynn Caswell from John Oliver's Office stated that developers would like the flexibility of choosing their own engineer. e Council member Scheel stated that she liked the idea of a developer being able to choose their own engineering service. Mayor Duitsman stated that he would still want the City to inspect the projects. Council member Farber questioned whether a change in the policy would slow down the process and whether the City would be stuck with more expenses. Councilmember Holmgren indicated that this is a significant change to a policy that has been working well. He indicated that he would like more time to review the request and existing policy prior to making a decision. COUNCILMEMBER SCHEEL MOVED TO CONTINUE THIS ITEM TO THE OCTOBER 17, 1994, CITY COUNCIL MEETING. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.3. Update on street proiects: 221st Avenue; Concord Street; Edison Street; Gates A venue/3rd Street Intersection 221st Avenue Steve Rohlf. Building and Zoning Administrator, updated the Council on the 221st Avenue road alignment project. He indicated that the project is anticipated to be complete this year if the wetland process is not appealed. Concord Street City Engineer, Terry Maurer, indicated that the City has received 6 out of 15 easements for the Concord Street improvement project. He indicated that all easements are necessary prior to beginning the project. e Council member Dietz requested the City Engineer to contact all of the property owners along Concord Street to see where each owner stands on the issue. He requested the City Engineer to report back to the Council with this information.