Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/09/2012

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storm sewer modifications in COR TWO retail area, and other minor storm sewer and curb alignment revisions on Sunwood Drive. Councilmember Strommen asked if these costs are associated with the plat or the Sunwood Drive or the Armstrong Boulevard project. Development Manager Lazan explained it is a combination of all three. When the driveway was realigned as part of the Sunwood Drive project, the City reserved a section of trail easement for future connection. As the plan developed, it was decided to install the trail with the Sunwood Drive project so now an ADA crosswalk is required. He explained that doing the work now eliminates having to tear up the road for later installation. Councilmember Strommen asked whether this is the opportunity to change the plans to fit the plat and if it should have been anticipated originally Development Manager Lazan explained originally the City was not going to install the trail but now it is being installed. In addition, as plans for COR TWO were developed it was determined where the storm sewer was to be located. He indicated that doing the work now will make for better sequencing. Councilmember Strommen noted the funding source is the Equipment Revolving Fund but some costs should be allocated to the retail project. Deputy City Administrator/Finance Director Lund stated the costs will be broken out once they are determined. She noted that when originally presented, the estimate was higher because Northstar Market Place had been included. Development Manager Lazan indicated some costs will be allocated to the retail project but the retail project is also taking on the trail project so staff will need to determine a reasonable split. The consensus of the Council was to approve Change Order #3, an increase of $23,559.72. 2.03: Sunwood Drive Project — Consider Additional Electrical Receptacles Interim Engineer Nelson reviewed the staff report and proposal from Connexus to move /install street light fixtures, power to the center of the roundabout, and to install duplex receptacles at tree locations along Sunwood Drive. He advised this is an optional item and not necessary for the project. Mayor Ramsey asked if the conduit is already installed. Interim Engineer Nelson stated it is not. He indicated this would be 110 volt so new cable needs to be run to provide power to the receptacles and install a new transformer near the SuperAmerica site. The costs cover new receptacles, transformer, and to extend power to tree receptacles. City Council Work Session / October 9, 2012 Page 2 of 8