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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 12, 2001 4 . Councilmember Larson stated they were both aware the matter would come before the council tonight. He noted as long as someone is here they should hear him. He added they both had the opportunity to come. Mr. Drew Budalis stated he would make himself available for questions. He noted the modeling may differ. He added they propose to model as needed. He added they were not sure what amount would be needed. He stated they estimated 20% to 40%. He noted if after speaking with staff the amount needed is less it would not be included in the final price. He added they weighted the proposal more heavily on implementation. He stated they wanted to make it is a plan that could be used by staff to implement. He noted he is not sure who would be implementing it the staff or the city engineer. He added they included a fair amount oftime working with the various agencies to get approval. Councilmember Aplikowski stated the initial kick off meeting has the only time listed. She noted she is not sure the prices are off since the hours differ. She added this is not her area of expertise. She stated one would want to go with staff if they are more comfortable with the subject matter. She noted she liked the other package and its picture. She added she would have to go with staffs recommendation because she does not know any differently. Councilmember Larson stated he is comfortable going with the staff s recommendation because he does not have expertise. He noted the city engineer has reviewed the recommendation so he feels comfortable. . Councilmember Aplikowski questioned Mr. Stafford about switching his opinion. Mr. Stafford stated all three of them reviewed the proposals independently. He noted they did not hash it out until they made conclusions. He added he had felt that Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik, & Associates had too many options with unknown figures. He stated SEH, Inc. had only two. He noted he felt both would meet the requirements. He added he is not an expert. He stated he gave his comments to Ms. Chaput and she had come to the same conclusion. He noted the City Engineer left message a that SEH, Inc. was his choice also. He added they had all come to the same conclusion independently. Councilmember Rem stated she had hoped that somehow this document would give them more as a finished project. She noted on the other hand if SEH, Inc. gives them what they need they should not pay for more than they need. She added if one goes further that is great, but it might not be what is needed. Mayor Probst stated that there are two firms qualified to do work. He noted not having participated as fully as staff, he is comfortable they have two qualified parties. He added staff feels they can do the job and ifthey save the city some money great. . Councilmember Aplikowski stated she does feel it is saving money. She noted she thinks the scope is different and that is why the price is different.