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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES NOVEMBER 28,2005 5 infiltration, City staff was referred to Brian Pashina, a masonry expert. Mr. Pashina has had experience in the past with numerous masonry water infiltration problems, including problems with Kasota stone. City staff has requested from Mr. Pashina a proposal to investigate further the causes of the water intrusion the City continues to experience. He requested authorization to accept the proposal from Mr. Brian Pashina of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates,Inc. (WJE)to conduct the necessary investigation for the amount of$6,500.00. Based on the results from the first phase, WJE may submit an additional proposal for either testing and/or repairs. Councilmember Rem stated she would expect the need for additional testing and/or repairs. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to accept the proposal from Brian Pashina of Wiss, Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc. (WJE) to conduct the necessary investigation in an amount not to exceed $6,500.00. The motion carried unanimously(5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to amend the general fund budget in the amount of$6,500.00. The motion carried unanimously(5-0). E. Payment to Rochon,Inc. for$33,298.07—City Hall Repairs Mr. Filla stated as part of the City's original construction agreement with Rochon Corporation, the City was required to carry the builders risk insurance policy for the contractor. During the construction period, the building suffered severe water damage and Rochon Corporation was required to remove and replace all damaged materials. The total amount of Rochon's original invoice was $37,395.50. Because the City was required to carry the builders risk insurance policy for the new City Hall, Rochon submitted the bill to the City for processing. The bill was then forwarded to the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance and Trust for processing and payment. On August 27, 2001 the City received payment from the League of Minnesota Cities in the amount of $25,798.07. On December 10, 2001, the City received a second check for $2,500.00. Both of these checks were affiliated with the aforementioned water damage claim. The amount payable to Rochon Corporation would include the amount of the insurance claim and the City's $5,000.00 insurance deductible, for a grand total of $33,298.07. Because of the on-going construction related problems with the City Hall facility, City staff felt that it was the City's best interest to withhold this payment until directions were given by the City Attorney to release payment to the contractor. Staff is recommending City Council approve reimbursing Rochon Corporation $33,297.07 less the $5,000 insurance deductible for a total amount of$28,298.07 for repair work completed to the City Hall in 2001.