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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - August 15,2000 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />Architectural Alliance regarding conditions for a Notice to Proceed and stipulating the work to <br />be authorized. <br /> <br />Architect, Peter Vestcrholt, clarified the referenced turn lane condition as being one in thc same <br />with the median cut on Highway 96. <br /> <br />COlmcilmember Grant requested Mr. Dew to explain the items listed as Rochon's cost for the <br />project at the start of the project, provided the City gives a Notice to Proceed, <br /> <br />Mr. Dew explained that this is preconstruction mobilization costs that typically amount to 70% <br />of their total cost and include site setup; on-site office for their construction superintendent; and <br />temporary utilities, <br /> <br />Council member Aplikowski asked Mr. Dew to clarify what happens, from Rochon's perspective, <br />ifby September 29, 2000 the City still does not have Fee Title to the property. <br /> <br />Mr. Dew explained that from his perspective, hc's in much the same situation as the City, and <br />that lack of the Fee Title documcnt is a step offaith for their company as well, Mr. Dew <br />emphasized the cooperative work relationship required by the City and Rochon in getting the <br />project completed, Mr. Dew stated that, once the project is begun the City and Rochon would <br />need to decide the (easibility of winter construction (i,e" concrete pour), or whethcr the project <br />needcd to be shut down (or a time and resumed in the spring. Mr. Dew further stated that his <br />company had a proven ability to work out an equitable solution tor all parties, and that he was <br />hopeful that all parties could agree on a workable timeframe, <br /> <br />Mr. Dew addressed Councilmember Aplikowski's concerns regarding winter construction costs, <br />stating that thcy were already built into the contract. <br /> <br />City Attorney Filla stated that the term of the standard construction agreement "vas for one (1) <br />year; and that when there were delays, the time for completion is sometimes extended, with some <br />cost adjustments, as agreed upon by both parties. Mr. Filla further stated that the contract <br />documents address all of these issues, <br /> <br />Councilmember Rem stated that her concerns were not with the contractor, but with the Do A, <br />and that as a Councilmember, she needed to be concerned about where the City's money was <br />spent. <br /> <br />Mr. Dew stated that he had previously worked for the Department of Army, and as a general <br />rule, they operated in good faith. He stated that he was confident that, if the City had gotten this <br />far in the land conveyance process, the DoA would fulfill their obligations and take the next step, <br />Mr. Dew expressed his previous experience with the bureaucratic process, and stated the City's <br />experience is not lUlUsual, or lengthier than the usual process, <br />