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Civil Engineer II Linton explained that when staff first determined the amount of property that will be needed to complete the project they projected the maximum amount in anticipation of the WMO saying no to the other option. If the motion by the WMO is approved the City would be acquiring a narrower strip than originally proposed and the amounts would be adjusted down accordingly. Councilmember Cook stated that he did not see any problem with moving forward at this time. City Attorney Goodrich noted that this is a minor step in the process. Motion by Councilmember Cook, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to adopt Resolution #06- 02-067 approving the appraisal of damages for the acquisition of permanent easements for street, drainage and utility purposes for the improvement of Potassium Street NW. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig inquired if it was possible for the City to move faster than the WMO. City Attorney Goodrich replied that feasibly they could, but he did not anticipate that to be the case. Councilmember Elvig stated that concerned him. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Cook, Olson, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: Councilmember Elvig. Case #8: Consider Authorizing Bidding for New Park Shelter at Central Park Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained that in August 2005, City Council authorized bidding for a new park shelter at Central Park. Bids were received on September 9, 2005 and due to the wide range of bids received and the amount over estimate, the bids were rejected. Since that time, staff has been working with the Adkins Association Architects and the Ramsey Lions to revise the plans to reduce the cost of the structure. Adkins researched the option to change some of the structural materials of the building; however the savings that would be gleaned from such a revision would not be substantial enough to justify the architect's work to re-draw the plans. Adkins did suggest a bid alternate to reduce the length of the structure on the long end of the building be added. This reduction in size of one end of the structure would provide some latitude to reduce the cost of the project if needed. Additionally, the Ramsey Lions have agreed to work towards further funding for the project. The architects and staff were recommending that the restrooms rough-in be bid as an add-alternate and the reduction in length of the structure be bid as a deduct-alternate. The cost estimate for the project was re-done with another firm and the estimate is $328,742 for the base building without the restroom rough-in. This estimate was mn in October 2005; therefore, there may be an increase in cost due to inflationary increases in the cost of building materials. Additional funding will be required to complete the project above the $185,000 contribution that has been made to the City by the Ramsey Lions. Staff recommended that the additional funding required be taken from the City's Charitable Gambling Fund. The bid package will be ready for publication by Monday, March 13th with an anticipated two-week bid period. Construction should commence in early-spring. Director of Public Works Kapler noted that there will be a conflict with the spring picnic. City Council / February 28, 2006 Page 13 of 18