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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 9 1999 , 8 MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #4 to Forest Lake Contracting in the amount of $134,578.09. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . E. Change Order #2, Forest Lake Contracting, West Round Lake Road, Phase I Mr. Brown explained that the City of Arden Hills awarded Forest Lake Contracting the West Round Lake Road Improvement Project Phase I on March 8, 1999. Mr. Brown reviewed the work proposed to be incorporated in Change Order #2, including Highway 96/West Round Lake Road intersection modifications at an estimated amount of$17,000; additional Nott Company grading, with a temporary construction easement granted to the City at no cost, with the work itself estimated at $6,000; and West Round Lake road reclamation between Gateway Court and the Minnesota Commercial railroad crossing, at an estimated cost of $20,000. Mr. Brown recommended Council approval of Change Order #2, increasing the contract with Forest Lake Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725.05 to $806,695.05. Discussion ensued regarding signals provided by Ramsey County to the City at a reduced cost; cost-sharing between the City and Ramsey County for Highway 96 construction, and the City's responsibility for the signalization costs; MOTION: Councilmember Larson moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Change Order #2, increasing the contract amount with Forest Lake Contracting by $43,970 from $762,725.05 to $806,695.05. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). . F. Res. #99-23, Arden Manor Park, Plans and Specifications Mr. Fritsinger provided an overview of the proposed drainage improvements at Arden Manor Park and the McClung ditch areas. Mr. Brown further reviewed the recommended drainage improvements respectively, and stated that the proposed improvements had been combined into one project more favorable bids. Mr. Post, at Mayor Probst's request, reviewed the status of anticipated special assessments and negotiations with Mr. Francis Husnik, owner of the Arden Manor Mobile Home Park. Mr. Post stated that in a verbal offer from Mr. Husnik, he had committed $10,000 toward the drainage improvements at Arden Manor Park, but was unwilling to commit additional funds without the City's willingness to remove requirements under the property's Planned Unit Development regarding the swimming pool on the property. Mr. Post anticipated legal action would be forthcoming from Mr. Husnik as the City pursued special assessments to the property. Council member Malone reiterated his unwillingness to consider using City taxpayer monies for short-term drainage issues on private property. . Councilmember Larson stated that he shared Councilmember Malone's concerns; however, he also felt strongly that the City was obligated to provide a safe play environment for the children residing in the mobile home park, due to their lack of proximity to other community parks.