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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MARCH 8. 1999 8 inch sewer main and complete some minor site clean-up. Some of the work was held off until winter in order to make use of the frozen ground along tbe low areas of the easements. Sealing quantities on all of the sanitary sewer lines bave been substantially less than anticipated. Once the final counts are in from the last line of pipe, a judgment will be made whether to continue to another block. Mr. Brown stated that Staff is pleased with the project and noted that repairs beyond those required by the contract bave been completed as well. There is a backlog for sanitary sewer rehabilitation and since the project is running light on sealant product, they will be able to accomplish more than was planned. Mr. Brown advised that the City Engineer recommends the City Council approve Pay Estimate #2 for Infrastructure Technologies, Inc. in the amount of$28,585.59. Mayor Probst asked Mr. Stafford if he concurred with the status of the project. Mr. Stafford stated that be agrees with Mr. Brown. Mayor Probst asked, since there had been less aggressive repairs required than anticipated, would it be possible to keep the contract open in order to do additional work. Mr. Brown stated that there is a backlog that would be well over tbis project's budget. At this point the project is approximately $30,000 under budget. Once tbe project is complete, the contract will be approximately $20,000 to $25,000 under budget. This would allow for the testing and sealing of lines on one to two more blocks. Some of the older lines are residential and are not as critical, however tlley should be tested and cleaned. Mr. Brown expressed his belief that, without going over budget, the funds available should be used for additional work. Mayor Probst suggested the Council take action on the Pay Estimate and discuss the issue of continuing the sewer rehabilitation afterwards. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #2 for Infrastructure Technologies, Inc. of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota in the amount of $28,585.59. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). Mayor Probst stated tbat it would be appropriate to come to a consensus on wbether or not to continue tbe sewer rehabilitation project. Councilmember Malone agreed to continuing the sewer rehabilitation project. Councilmember Larson asked if Mr. Brown had been referring to grouting or lining when stating that the sealant use was substantially less than anticipated. Mr. Brown stated tbat he had been referring to grouting. He indicated that the lining use has been on target. When figuring the