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Councilmember Kuzma stated that although the connection to Nowthen Boulevard would remain open at this time, he would like it to be made clear to residents and potential homebuyers that the access point would be closed in the future. Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the timing for phases one and two, in conjunction with the construction of replacement Fire Station #2. He noted that the access to Nowthen Boulevard would be closed sometime in 2016 in conjunction with phase two of the project. Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #15-05-126 Granting Final Plat Approval to Harvest Estates, a Major Plat; Case of GS Land, LLC, subject to the required revisions as outlined in the Staff Review Letter dated April 3, 2015, with the additional language limiting construction hours to 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers LeTourneau, Riley, Johns, Kuzma, Shryock, and Williams. Voting No: None. 7.03: Construction of Replacement Fire Station #2; Project 14-30; Change of Project Scope Asst. City Administrator/Economic Development Manager Brama reviewed the staff report and recommendation to change the scope of Project 14-30, replacement Fire Station #2, to add the purchase and installation of a 85KW backup generator at a cost not to exceed $65,000. He explained that originally in 2006 there was an informal agreement that the County was going to supply the needed generator in return for the permanent easement, which upon confirmation staff has found not to be the case. He stated that this change is the responsibility of the City, and no one else, because the agreement with Anoka County was not in writing. He stated that the original bond budget will be the next item to be considered by the Council. He advised that the bid bond decreased in the amount of $90,000 because of cost savings from interest rates. He advised that staff had also asked the contractor to review the project scope to determine if additional cost savings could be identified, which has identified additional savings. He noted that a third item also contributes to cost savings. He acknowledged that this will be an increase to the project cost but also noted the three areas of costs savings that had been identified. He stated that staff still hopes to negotiate with the County and hopefully obtain some sort of cost- share, but noted that this contingency should still be provided for. Councilmember LeTourneau questioned if there is a possibility that there is a generator currently at Fire Station#2 that could be repurposed. Fire Chief Kapler replied that there is not a generator that could be repurposed. Mayor Strommen stated that she believes this equipment is essential to the project as you do not want that type of emergency system to fail. City Council/May 26,2015 Page 8 of 13