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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL, APRlL 12, 1999 5 starting in late January. Change Order #1 revises the starting date to April 12, 1999 and completion date to August 14, 1999, Mr. Brown recommended the City Council approve Change Order #1, thereby reducing the contract amount by $32,000 from $794,725.05 to $762,725.05, and revising the contract completion date to August 14, 1999. Councilmember Malone confirmed that the contract for the roadway would end on August l4, 1999, and Bid Alternate A was extended until December 31,1999 for the dirt removal, Mr. Brown stated that this was correct He explained that Forest Lake Contracting is attempting to find a buyer for the topsoil and, until one is found, the soil would be stock piled on the property. There had been one individual who had been interested, however, it was for only a small quantity, MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve Change Order #1, reducing the contract amount by $32,000 from $794,725,05 to $762,725,05, and revising the contract completion date to August 14, 1999. Thc motion carried unanimously (4-0). D. City Hall Discussion Mr. Fritsinger stated that at the last Council Worksession, there had been discussions regarding the status of the land transfer with the Minnesota National Guard, and the subsequent lease for the construction ofthe new City Hall, Mr. Fritsinger indicated that he had spoken with the Commander's Representative, Mr. Mike Fix, regarding the status of the land transfer. He also followed up on a phone call made by Council member Aplikowski to Congressman Vento's office, Councilmember Aplikowski had contacted Congressman Vento's office and was informed that they would do some research to try to determine the status of the land transfer. As of this morning, Mr. Fritsinger had not heard back from Congressman Vento's office. He also called the Staff Member for the Congressman's Minneapolis/St Paul oflice and has not heard back from this individual either. Mr. Fix had indicated it was his understanding that the land transfer was still proceeding. Industrial Operations Command has signed the land transfer agreement and the paper work had been forwarded to the Army Materials Command level for execution. While the agreement has not been formalized, Mr. Fix had indicated that he does not expect there to be any problems, Mr. Fritsinger stated that he will continue to follow up with Congressman Vento's oflice and will place a call to Senator Gram's office to request assistance, Mayor Probst stated that he had attempted to contact General LeBlanc and has been unsuccessful so far. He indicated that the General has been spending most of his time at the Capital during the Legislative Session. Mayor Probst stated that he would continue to pursue an in-person visit with General LeBlanc,