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by Dave Perkins Contracting for Improvement Project #22-14, Argon Street Drainage Improvements 5:14: Adopt Resolution #22-246 Approving Change Order #1 for Improvement Project #22-10, Public Works Salt Shed 5:15: Adopt Resolution #22-247 to Approve AFSCME and LELS Union City Health Insurance Contribution Adjustments A roll call vote was performed: Councilmember Musgrove aye Councilmember Specht aye Councilmember Howell aye Councilmember Heineman aye Acting Mayor Riley aye Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC HEARING 7. COUNCIL BUSINESS 7.01: Review Proposed Water Treatment Plant Project Costs and Bid Schedule City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby reviewed the water treatment plant project costs and schedule, and introduced the new Project Manager. He mentioned the most recent cost estimate was at $47.6 million, which would make this the largest capital improvement project ever in Ramsey. In order to get the project done by spring of 2025, which is the recommended timeline, the project needs to go out for bid this fall. Councilmember Specht asked about the timeframe and if it has always been in the 24 to 25 month frame or if it is due to other circumstances that came up. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby said when the discussion started it was hoped to get the plant operational by May or June of 2024, making the construction schedule only about 15 months. The construction schedule was pushed out due to the scope of the project due to lack of materials and supply chain issues. Councilmember Howell asked if there were any cost savings that were found, such as shrinking room sizes. City Engineer/Interim Public Works Director Westby asked Mr. Vulmer to come forward to clear up a few things about the project. Aaron Vulmer from AE2S came forward and said that he and his team feel like the project was responsibly designed and said that any modifications would likely not change the dollar amount City Council / October 25, 2022 Page 4 of 13