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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL—APRIL 29, 2013 6 Public Works Maurer reported that construction projects and professional service projects are different and that there are more uncertainties with construction projects. He indicated that there would only be a change order brought to the Council if the project were to have an item added to the scope of the project. Mayor Grant commented that change orders allowed for a certain level of flexibility if something unforeseen were to happen throughout the AUAR/Master Planning process. Councilmember McClung had faith in staff and Kimley-Horn to complete this project within the scope of the contract. Councilmember Holden questioned how many change orders Kimley-Horn anticipated having in the next year. Mr. Swalkoski noted he has discussed this matter with staff and hopes to have no change orders come to staff for this project. It is his goal to bring the project in on time and under budget. MOTION: Councilmember McClung moved and Councilmember Werner seconded a motion to approve the contract with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for the TCAAP AUAR, Master Plan, and Regulations and Policies. The motion carried (5-0). B. Consider Award of South Water Tower Repainting Bids Public Works Director Maurer stated in 2012 both of the City's water towers were fully inspected using a "float down" method by Kollmer Consultants. Based on the recommendations from these inspection reports, the south water tower was scheduled for full repainting, inside and outside, along with some minor repairs in 2013 through the Capital Improvement Program. He noted $900,000 was budgeted for this work. Public Works Director Maurer indicated that on April 16th bids were taken for this project and the low bid was submitted by Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. at $783,250. He noted the bid included the option of placing the City logo on the tower up to three times, for $4,000 per logo. The scope of the work was discussed in detail. He requested the Council consider what color should be used for both the exterior of the tower and logo. Staff recommended the Council approve a resolution awarding the south water tower rehabilitation project to Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. as the lowest responsive bidder. Mayor Grant questioned what paint colors could be selected. Public Works Director Maurer commented the contractor would come forward with standard paint selections and if the Council was in favor with matching the north tower this would come back to the Council before the work was completed. Councilmember Holden asked if this contractor had completed work successfully in the metro area.