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P84 <br /> <br />in the CIP for 2004 construction. The CIP also included a project to extend Quicksilver Street <br />from the existing cul-de-sac to the park. This park is in the Oak Park Recreation District. Staff <br />recommends the difference between the CIP amount and the bid be funded from the Oak Park <br />Recreation District in the amount of $120,483, with the remaining amount to come from the 50% <br />Fund in the amount of $74,322. The contribution from the 50% fund could be increased to leave <br />some money in the Oak Park District. This park will benefit the entire City, so using money <br />from the 50% Fund is appropriate for this project. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kurak asked if the $813,305 is the entire cost of the project, or only for the first <br />phase that was disdussed. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler replied the $813,305 is the entire bid. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted the costs related to excavating were estimated high. He questioned <br />if there will be someone checking on this to see where costs can be saved. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler replied internal staff will be used to inspect in this area. He noted <br />this cost relates not only to the roads, but the type of ston-n water system was also dictated by the <br />soils, which are basically all clay. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig clarified there is clear enough delineation in the specifications. <br /> <br />Public Works Director Kapler replied the Engineering Department created the specifications. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Kurak, to adopt resolution 04- <br />06-159 awarding bids for Elmcrest Park Improvements to the low bidder Bauerly Companies in <br />the amount of $813,305.961 <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Councihnember Cook commented the preliminary numbers on this were <br />very. close to the bids. The department doing this is doing a wonderful job of getting the Council <br />a pinpoint amount to look at. He is glad to see this project happening all at once. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, C(3uncilmembers Cook, Kurak, Elvig, Pearson,. <br />Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />Further Discussion: Mayor Gamec directed staff to look into the temporary road off of Highway <br />#47, as there are kids playing in the water in the ditch. <br /> <br />Case #9: Request for a Home Occupation Permit; Case of Stephen Graunke <br />Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon reviewed that the City recently adopted a <br />Home Occupation Ordinance that establishes provisions for residents to apply for a home <br />occupation permit to operate a business within an accessory structure. Stephen Graunke resides <br />at 17220 Nowthen Boulevard and is requesting a Home Occupation Permit to operate a .glass and <br />mirror business on his property. The Home Occupation Ordinance states that a person can apply <br />for a peri'nit from the City to operate a business within an accessory structure if the property is at <br />least three acres in size, said business is low intensity, and does not adversely affect the character <br />of the residential neighborhood. Mr. Graunke's parcel is 23.5 acres in size with a large accessory <br />building on the property. He proposes to operate an office within the house and store materials <br /> <br />City. Council/June 22, 2004 <br />Page 16 of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />