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. . . Elk River City Council Minutes March 9, 1992 Page 4 services from DCE, whose quote was the lowest, at a total of $15,800. Pat Klaers informed the Council that the City would only need the services of DCE for the security system and would not need services for the telephone and computer cabling. He indicated that with the deletion of those two items, the cost of the consultant would be reduced to a maximum of $7,550. After discussion regarding consensus of the Council handle the security system vendors. the need for a consultant, it was the not to hire a consultant and that the City on their own through the assistance of City Facility Project Manager Mayor Tralle indicated that he felt there was a need for a project manager for the City Hall/Police Station project. The Council discussed this issue and were in agreement of the need for a project manager. The City Administrator indicated that Zack Johnson, the City's Architect, will address this subject at the March 23 meeting. He further noted that if the Council is considering hiring a project manager, he would request them to consider hiring an experienced professional project manager who would be able to handle the problems that come up on the job. City Facility Design Committee Meeting The City Administrator indicated that staff has met with the Architect and reviewed the building interior materials and stated that he would like the Design Committee to meet with the Architect to review these materials. Design Committee members Schuldt and Kropuenske indicated that they could meet at 3:00 on March 18 at City Hall. Nord Property Purchase - Woodland Trails Park Pat Klaers informed the Council that he has been negotiating with the Nords for the purchase of their property at the entrance into Woodland Trails Park. He indicated that the Nords have accepted an agreeable price of $88,000 and therefore he has not hired an appraiser for the property. Pat Klaers indicated that he has sent a letter to the Elk River Country Club informing them of the City's intent to purchase the property and questioning whether the Country Club would be interested in purchasing part of the property at a future date. The City Administrator indicated that he would make it clear to the Country Club that if they were to purchase the property from the City, the land would be sold for the price that the City paid, plus interest. Councilmember Dietz stated that he is not in favor of the purchase as the City already has an access into Woodland Trails Park. COUNCILMEMBER HOLMGREN MOVED TO PURCHASE THE PROPERTY FROM THE NORDS FOR $88,000. COUNCILMEMBER KROPUENSKE SECONDED THE MOTION.