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Consensus was reached to vote against the Lower Rum River Watershed Management <br />Organization (LRRWMO) Proposed Wetland Protection Standards unless the restrictions can be <br />changed in the drainage and utility easement to be individual city decisions. <br />3) Consider Change Order for Improvement Project 10 -22, Parking Ramp Expansion <br />Public Works Director Olson reviewed the staff report. <br />Councilmember Elvig asked why the City wasn't aware of the soil concerns under the parking <br />ramp, resulting in the two columns being affected that have to be driven and pinned. <br />Bill Fossing, LSA Design, said that soils tests were conducted on that based on the geology; <br />there is a small local pocket of glacially deposited silts and sands affected. He stated that based <br />on Braun's additional tests they conducted two borings which resulted in a prediction of the <br />extent of the soft material. <br />Councilmember Elvig said engineers need to be held accountable to what is in the ground, <br />adding the borings should go right where the columns are constructed. <br />Public Works Director Olson said this is the reason why we had the preliminary study done, and <br />that once the soils were found we had to determine the extent and how it would impact the <br />design. He stated that based on the report there is no other reporting or design needed for this <br />apartment project, adding they will request soil borings right at the columns <br />Motion by Councilmember Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Strommen, to recommend the <br />City Council approve Change Order for Improvement Project 10 -22, Parking Ramp Expansion. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Backous, Elvig, McGlone, <br />Strommen, Tossey, and Wise. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />Public Works Director Olson noted there will be an item added to the Council agenda to <br />authorize change of scope of project for Alpine Drive. He said staff will be requesting <br />authorization of mill and overlay for Alpine Park by Ramsey Boulevard. He said this will be a <br />large change order to fill some spots that are too extensive, adding that the bidding climate is <br />great right now so we can do the whole depth of bituminous for approximately $60,000 and be <br />able to use $35,000 worth of Class V material at Public Works. <br />FUTURE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION <br />1) Review Future Topics / Calendar <br />None. <br />MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF INPUT <br />None. <br />City Council Work Session / September 13, 2011 <br />Page 4 of 5 <br />