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There is additional 27 inch pipe on the east side of Ramsey Boulevard that will need to be replaced in the future. Replacing this section of pipe now will eliminate the need to dig into the newly reconstructed street. The Public Works Committee reviewed this item at their meeting on June 15, 2004 and recommended forwarding this to the City Council for approval. Councihnember Elvig noted there was a sag in the pipe between the manholes. With the rest of the pipe to the west being 30 inches it made no sense to keep this pipe at 27 inches. The Public Works Committee felt that $16,000 was a good buy at this time. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #04- 06-169 approving Change Order # 1 to Improvement Project #03-29 in the amount of $16,847.20. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, Stron]men, and Zimmennan. Voting No: None. Case #24: Authorize Mayor and City Attorney to Sign Federal Transit Administration Assurance Form City Attorney Goodrich reviewed that the City is seeking a Federal Grant from the Federal Transit Administration ("FTA") for the construction of a park and ride facility in the Town Center. He explained the FTA requires certain assurances by the City in order for it to approve the grant. These include an assurance that the City will comply with all applicable Federal Statutes, regulations, etc.; maintain a drug free workplace; a non-discrimination assurance; a disadvantaged business enterprise assurance; a non-discrimination on the basis of disability assurance; a procurement compliance certification; a lobbying disclosure and conduct a public hearing. The Mayor and City Attorney are required to sign the FTA assurances. Motion by Councihnember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to execute on behalf of the City the Federal Fiscal Year 2003 FTA Certifications and Assurances signature page regarding an FTA grant application for construction of a park and ride facility in the City and to execute any other documents necessary to properly apply for the grant. Further Discussion: Councilmember Elvig inquired about the funding that will be available. City Attorney Goodrich replied there will likely be approximately $400,000 available. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, Pearson, Strommcn, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. MAYOR AND COUNCIL INPUT 1) Schedule Work Session Agenda to Discuss 2005 Budget City Administrator Norman noted the Council has been meeting the first Tuesday of each month for a workscssion. Due to the holiday weekend, he would suggest a worksession be held after the Public Works Meeting on July 20m at 7:00 p.m., rather than July 6th. The worksession will include budget discussions. City Council/June 22, 2004 Page 31 of 32