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Chairperson Backous requested a clarification to the May 28, 2013, minutes, Page 3, Paragraph 5, to indicate: "Chairperson Backous stated proformas, by their very nature, are estimates and had been used when making this decision." Motion by Commissioner Tossey, seconded by Commissioner Riley, to approve the following minutes as revised above: Regular Meeting Minutes dated May 28, 2013 Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Commissioners Tossey, Riley, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 5. HRA BUSINESS 5.01: Approve First Amendment to the Real Estate Contract between the Ramsey HRA and McDonalds USA, LLC Executive Director Ulrich reviewed the staff report, request of McDonalds for a six -month extension to their purchase agreement, and staff's recommendation to shorten the extension to 90 days. It was known that McDonald's submitted its building permits several weeks ago and has committed to the project but would like to extend the expiration of the contingency period to allow all contingencies to be completed prior to closing. Motion by Commissioner Riley, seconded by Commissioner Kuzma, to approve the First Amendment to the Real Estate Contract between the Ramsey HRA and McDonalds USA, LLC with a 90 -day extension of the contingency period. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Backous, Commissioners Riley, Kuzma, LeTourneau, Strommen, and Tossey. Voting No: None. 5.02: Adopt Resolution #HRA -13 -06 -107 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for COR TWO (Sunwood Retail) Stage 1 Improvements City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff report and recommendation the HRA accept the two bids received and award a contract for the COR TWO Stage 1 improvements to the lowest responsible bidder, Douglas -Kerr Underground, LLC of Mora, Minnesota in the amount of $241,875 for the base bid, or in the amount of $311,993.55 for the base bid plus alternate bid. It was noted that substantial completion of the project is anticipated to occur on or before August 2 with final completion on or before September 13. City Engineer Westby reviewed funding sources and noted McDonald's has indicated it is agreeable to these milestones. Commissioner Riley stated he was supporting the underground ponding system so businesses are not disrupted but the recommendation is to not do that at this time. City Engineer Westby displayed a diagram depicting the location of the underground infiltration system and explained if the pond is built in the future, the pipe will be in that location up to the Housing and Redevelopment Authority / June 11, 2013 Page 2 of 5