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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 28, 1998 8 . doing most of the work himself. Councilmember Larson reiterated the fact that he should no longer be relying on friends and should seek out some professional assistance, Mayor Probst stated the basic issue is that deadlines have been extended and the Council must decide if they should be extended again. He noted the City does have an obligation to update the court of the status of this property, The City has had a previous experience where deadlines were continuously extended through out the course of two years and the work was never accomplished, The building could have been demolished right from the start. He stated the City is trying to understand Mr. Nixon's situation to be able to make an appropriate decision in everyone's best interest. Councilmember Ap1ikowski stated she would be willing to agree to another week to ten days if Mr, Nixon is willing to obtain professional assistance. She gave Mr. Nixon the phone number of a local contractor who specializes in home reconstruction. Councilmember Malone noted the next Council meeting is October 13, 1998 which would give him two weeks and one day, He stated if the extension is granted, Mr, Nixon will need to present proof of financing and the required permits prior to the date ofthis meeting. If the paperwork is not in order, the Council may have to require demolition of the property. Mr. Nixon asked ifthe Council will allow him to perform the demolition, Mr. Fritsinger stated if Mr, Nixon presents a very specific time frame ofless than 30 days for the demolition it should be . allowable. Councilmember Larson asked if the premises are currently uninhabited, Mr. Nixon stated they are and he is living with friends, MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Malone seconded a motion to extend the deadline for Mr. Nixon, 1369 Forest Lane, until the next City Council meeting on October 13, 1998 at which time the financing and program plan must be established to the satisfaction of the Council. If the requirements are not met by the deadline, the Council will consider the option of demolition, The motion carried unanimously (5-0), Mayor Probst requested that during this time Staff verify with the courts what the City's obligations are in this matter. C. New City Hall, Audio and Visual Design Consultation Services Selection Mr. Fritsinger noted Staff recently solicited proposals for audio, visual and acoustical consultation, design, and specification services for the proposed new City Hall. The City received two proposals, one from Jamieson and Associates, Inc" the other from Electronic Interiors, rnc, Staff conducted interviews with both firms on Friday, September 25, 1998, and performed reference checks the following Monday, As a result ofthe interviews and reference . checks, Staff is recommending the Council consider selecting Electronic Interiors, Inc, to provide the services outlined in the proposal and direct the Mayor and City Administrator to execute the any necessary documentation for the agreement with this firm,