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Option Two would be to place a full width concrete section through a 250 foot section of Civic Center Drive, by removing 37 feet of the bituminous base course and replacing it entirely with a concrete section. The estimated cost for this option is $106,128. Public Works Director Olson advised the recommendation of staff and the Public Works Committee is that the City Council authorize a change order for Option One in the amount of $I 1,635. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Olson, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No. 3 and adopt Resolution #06-05- 171 authorizing a change order for Option One in the amount of$11,635. Further discussion: Mayor Gamec inquired if the waiting areas at the bus stop are currently being constructed. Public Works Director Olson replied the bus shelters are being installed on the south side of the road, but they are very generic bus shelters. There are some spots in the parking ramp that are heated, such as the stairway, and there are areas enclosed in glass that will allow for shelter from the wind, but are not heated. There is heat in the roof of the shelter. Councilmember Elvig inquired about the timing on the bus service beginning. Public Works Director Olson replied October 1, 2006 will be the start date. Motion carded. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Olson, Cook, Jeffrey, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. 4) Consider Change Order for Improvement Project 05-23 Ebony Street Sewer and Water and Street Improvements Public Works Director Olson explained at the conclusion of the 2005 construction season the contractor for this project requested consideration of a number of cost increases based upon changes encountered during the construction. Change Order No. 1 describes each changed item for which staff is recommending for approval along with justification for each change. The total amount of the changes is $8,117. All of the changes related to storm water issues and the increase cost will be charged to the stormwater utility. Staff and the Public Works Committee recommend City Council approval of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $8,117 to be funded from the Storm Water Utility. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to ratify the recommendation of the Public Works Committee in Case No. 4 and adopt Resolution #06-05- 172 approving Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $8,117 to be funded from the Storm Water Utility. Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig indicated debris was part of the cost increase. Public Works Director Olson explained there was construction debris and a 24 inch pipe that was in the ground and no longer needed. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Jeffrey, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. City Council / May 23, 2006 Page 18 of 20