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<br />5.03: Sunwood Drive Project Completion of Signal System, Irrigation System and <br />Sidewalks <br /> <br />Interim Engineer Nelson reviewed the staff report. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone asked why it was not known there is a 12 week lead on mast arms for <br />the signal system. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated he does not know about this particular situation, but there was a <br />similar situation with the rail station. In that case, they were in the design process of the <br />electronic components and did not have all the specifications needed for the cabinet. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated he walked the sidewalk today and it seems reasonable to get <br />them installed. <br /> <br />Chairperson Backous noted there is not much choice with regard to the mast arms for the signal <br />system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated there are many checkpoints and certifications with this type of <br />project. He stated he wants the project to keep moving forward and suggested negotiating a date <br />by which it has to be completed. <br /> <br />Interim Engineer Nelson stated North Pine Aggregate is asking for an extension of time and staff <br />is recommending a firm date so it is reasonable and the project does not drag on. <br /> <br />completion <br />date. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone asked if the sod will be installed on the boulevard this fall and if so, <br /> <br />who will be watering it. <br /> <br />Interim Engineer Nelson stated the sod will be installed this fall and a maintenance period will be <br />specified during which the contractor will be responsible for watering. He stated he will verify <br />the timing of that maintenance. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember McGlone, seconded by Chairperson Backous, to recommend that the <br />City Council approve the requested extension of time to December 31, 2012, or 10 days after <br />delivery of mast arm, for completion of the signal system with the understanding that the work <br />will be completed as soon as possible after receiving the components and an extension of time to <br />May 15, 2013, for completion of the irrigation system and the sidewalk, if necessary, for City <br />Project 12-20, Sunwood Drive Project, with the contractor signing the written agreement. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Councilmembers McGlone, and Elvig. <br />Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / October 16, 2012 <br />Page 9 of 10 <br />