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Councilmember Peterson inquired if any of the communities provided language for differing from the start time. Ms. Frolik replied that some communities have a temperature threshold. Councilmember Beyer suggested that if we are expecting it to be a 90° or above, it's not fair to make the construction worker wait until 7:00 a.m. to start work. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Mayor Hardin to introduce the ordinance amending City Code regulations for construction work hours to 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with verbiage allowing the contractor to request a variance to that start time due to hot weather, by contacting City staff. Further discussion: Councilmcmber Bcycr felt that is an undue burden put on thc construction workers. Mr. Schroeder suggested allowing them to start early and if we do not get any complaints, fine, if so, we could let them know. We have given some flexibility. Mayor Hardin stated he likes the ability of the contractor to call and request and get immediate approval without having to wait to get an actual permit. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: Councilmember Beyer. Case #10: Sale of Public Works Site City Administrator Schroeder reported that the negotiations with the Isanti State Bank are not yet complete; however, he is asking for authorization to sell the property by ordinance. The sale cannot be effected until 30 days after publication of the authorizing ordinance. Therefore, we are asking for adoption of the ordinance thinking that to not do so "could" delay a sale. With regard to the environmental audit, he stated there were two tanks on the property that were removed in 1990 and the Pollution Control Agency is not aware of that; therefore, the proper steps were not taken. It would cost about $1,500 which includes some additional site research. He stated he needs to have approval to go ahead and do more environmental research which includes a short-form boring and chemical analysis. If nothing is found, fine, if something is found then that's a whole other matter. If it's a minor issue, it's a matter of a remediation plan that could be very simple but if it's perceived as being a large problem it could be real expensive. If this is anything, it's probably petroleum. He did not think there would be a problem but it's necessary to find that out for sure. Motion by Councilmember Beyer and seconded by Mayor Hardin to authorize the cost of the procedure of checking for contamination. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Beyer, Beahen, Peterson and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Motion by Councilmember Peterson and seconded by Councilmember Beyer to adopt Ordinance g95-15 authorizing the sale of the old public works facility. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Hardin, Councilmembers Peterson, Beyer, Beahen and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #11: Property Acquisition City Engineer Sankowski stated that last March, the City Council authorized Improvement Project g95-12 which involved drainage improvement to an area located in Section #22. In May, all drainage improvements outlined in the project feasibility study were performed, with the exception of the installation of two culverts at each end of a pond located on the City Council/September 12, 1995 Page 10 of 13