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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 5 . One has also included an approximation of the a "not to exceed" amount for their services, amount required to do the destructive testing with a masonry and drywall contractor. Staff has determined that Architectural Testing's "not to exceed quote", after comparing as best as possible, is approximately half of the amount of Ins pee's quote. Staff had requested and checked references for Architectural Testing. Those checks have been favorable. Mr. Clark recommended Council authorize staff to contract with Architectural Testing to do the leak investigation with a "not to exceed" amount of $5,000. In addition authorize staff to hire the necessary contractors to complete the destructive testing with a not to exceed amount of $5,000. He noted this was only an authorization to determine the location and cause of the leak and to make recommendations on how to repair the leak. Staff would then come back to the Council with additional estimates for the repair work. Councilmember Holden asked if they would have a mold problem again that would need to be taken care of. Ms. Wolfe replied it was possible and with this process, there would be a determination made and, if necessary, a mold expert would be brought in again. Mayor Aplikowski asked when they could begin the testing. Mr. Clark replied within two to three weeks. . MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to authorize an amount not to exceed $5,000 to Architectural Testing to do a leak investigation of City Hall. In addition authorize staff to hire the necessary contractors to complete the testing with an estimated "not to exceed" amount of$5,000. Councilmember Larson noted the $10,000 reimbursement would be requested as part of the arbitration process. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). C. Resolution #04-54 Advocate the Mounds View School District to Keep Valentine Hills Elementarv School Open Ms. Wolfe stated Mounds View Public Schools recently announced the need to close and repurpose schools due to declining enrollments. Members of the City Council felt that the presence of a primary school within the City of Arden Hills was very important for the community. City Council strongly urges the Mounds View School Board to consider keeping Valentine Hills Elementary School open and functioning. Mayor Aplikowski read the Resolution. . Councilmember Larson requested some minor changes to the Resolution. Councilmember Grant stated losing this school would be a detriment to the City.