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which is estimated at $4,700. The WSB contract is $75,000. He indicated if Anoka County has no issue with Landform, it is at the discretion of the Council. City Attorney Goodrich stated he reviewed the Landform contract and advised it is between the HRA and Landform, not the City. The project under consideration is a City project so the Council has the ability to contract with either firm. Development Manager Lazan, representing Landform, advocated for approval of the Landform contract. Tony Heppelmann, WSB & Associates Vice President, advocated for approval of the WSB contract. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to approve Option 1: If the City Attorney's opinion matches the former City Engineer's interpretation of the HRA contract with Landform, staff's recommendation remains unchanged. Staff recommends that the City Council award the Project Engineering, Construction Staking and Record Plans components to WSB & Associates in the estimated amount of $75,000 with the City performing the Construction Administration and Inspection. Staff recommends awarding Landform a Project Engineering budget of $15,000 to assist in the interpretation of the Surwood Drive plans and specifications. Further discussion: The Council debated the cost of each contract component and asked questions of staff. Mayor Ramsey and Councilmembers McGlone and Wise voiced support to award the contract to Landform, believing it was the low bid. Councilmembers Backous, Elvig, Strommen and Tossey voiced support to award the contract to WSB, per staff's recommendation. City Administrator Ulrich indicated staff's recommendation has not changed, the prices are near level, and staff had clarified previous comments about the ability of Landform to do the job with Anoka County. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Tossey, to call the question. Motion to call the question carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers Elvig, Tossey, Backous, McGlone, Strommen, and Wise. Voting No: None. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Councilmembers Elvig, Backous, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: Mayor Ramsey, Councilmembers McGlone and Wise. 7.07: Consider Request for 100 Square Foot Temporary Sign for Game Fair Senior Planner Gladhill reviewed the staff report. Motion by Mayor Ramsey, seconded by Councilmember Backous, to authorize the display of a 100 square foot temporary sign to promote the Game Fair contingent upon compliance with all other temporary sign regulations, such as duration, location and obtaining the necessary permit, City Council / July 10, 2012 Page 6 of 7