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. . . ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - MAY 24, 1999 14 Councilmember Larson stated the City must determine the significance and cost of the inspection project before deciding how to address the problem. Mr. Stafford stated he could find some information for the Council's review. Councilmember Rem stated she would favor bidding the inspections out as an alternative, and focus on using the meter replacements to gather information. Councilmember Aplikowski stated that would take too much time. Councilmember Malone stated that residents with illegal hook-ups are costing the City money, and added he would favor doing the inspections in conjunction with the meter replacements. He stated he would support bidding it as an alternative and getting it resolved. MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to authorize staff to solicit bids for the replacement of all the Arden Hills residential water meters over the next two (2) years, and add an alternate which would include the inspection of sump pump/drain tile discharge connections. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). ADMINISTRATOR COMMENTS Mr. Fritsinger stated the community was involved in a flower planting this past weekend with 3,500 volunteers helping plant flowers at 15 different sites. He added this was a full day of activity for all participants, adding they deserve the community's appreciation. Mayor Probst stated a thank you note should be sent to the participants. Mr. Fritsinger stated the names could be listed in the newsletter. Councilmember Rem stated she participated in the event, which had great community involvement. Mr. Fritsinger stated the Parks Commission has recommended that the City proceed with the purchase of a play structure for Arden Oaks Park, a proposal for which will be presented to the Council for approval at their June 14, 1999 regular meeting. With regard to the City Hall, Mr. Fritsinger stated the relevant bill was approved on the Senate side conveying ownership of City Hall property to the City and the maintenance facility property to the County. He added he discussed this issue with Senator Gram's office today, and the companion bill on the I-louse side uses the same language which is good news as it will not be necessary for a language debate to go to committee. Mr. Fritsinger stated the final bill might be approved by July 1999 when the legislature recesses, or October 1999 when the fiscal year starts. He added the contractor is willing to extend for 60 days, after which he will charge $6,600 per additional month. Mayor Probst stated the 60 day extension will not be sufficient, and the project seems headed toward rebidding. He added this is an authorization bill rather than an appropriation bill, and in his opinion there seems to be little concern in the legislature with regard to getting it passed.