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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - DECEMBER 14,1998 14 specifications and signed off on them. In this case, the City was having a difficult time getting . the plans and probably covered that part of the equation but he thinks there should be some conversation with the City's attorney to verifY that point. He stated that attempting to get any reimbursement from them is in doubt. Councilmember Malone stated that he shares the Mayor's frustration about the increasing project and costs. Mr. Fritsinger commented on the issues that resulted in the increased costs including property acquisition, soil corrections, road work, etc, He stated that some issues are clearly design issues but others came up as the project proceeded and at the request of the developer. Councilmember Larson stated that when he looked at this accumulated amount he found it was 60% more than believed it would be. He asked what Change Order #2 is for. Mr. Brown stated that involved building the roadway, import of soils, and earthwork. It also included some costs to pulverize the foundations that were found, Councilmember Keirn suggested a letter be sent to Howard Green about the additional costs that were incurred. MOTION: Councilmember Keirn moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve Change Order #4 in the amount of $182,973.53 to Lametti & Sons, . Inc. for the Gateway Business District. The motion carried unanimously (5-0), MOTION: Councilmember Malone moved and Councilmember Keirn seconded a motion to approve Pay Estimate #7 in the amount of$208,796.54, to Lametti & Sons, Inc. for the Gateway Business District with a retainage of2% being held until the bituminous repair work is completed. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). H. Resolution #98-74, Commending Susan Keirn for Her Years of Service to the City of Arden Hills Mayor Probst read in full Resolution #98-74 commending Susan Keirn for her years of service to the City of Arden Hills. He extended his personal appreciation to Councilrnember Keirn for her service to the City. MOTION: Councilmember Aplikowski moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to adopt Resolution #98-74, Commending Susan Keirn for Her Years of Service to the City of Arden Hills, The motion carried (4-0-1 Keirn). I. Cancellation of December 21st and December 28th Meetings Mr. Fritsinger stated that the Council was asked to formally cancel the December 21, 1998 . worksession and the December 28, 1998 regular Council meeting. It was noted that the next regular meeting would be on January 4,1999. He advised that this is subject to change depending on what happens with the Indykiewicz property.