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e e e ":,,:,,,\>'<:?, ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - SEPTEMBER 10,2001 '."'''->c', "'."'" . '. "'~i-,. '~'.-cSt ~! -\" ;;,.-. 7<11 what would be necessary to cover that liability. He added that staff felt the remaining amount held would be adequate for control over the contractor. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Larson seconded a motion to approve Pay Request #11 in the amount of$209,286.74. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). E. Final Pay Request #3, Dave Perkins Construction, Old Highway #10 Project Mr. Brown explained Pay Estimate #3 from the contract for water improvements on Highway #10. He stated it was not the final payment. He noted there was a punch list remaining containing some minor things left to be done. He added they would not release the money until the county funds were coordinated. He recommended approval of payment for $ 75,419.53. He stated the city would still hold the 5% retainage. Councilmember Grant stated a federal community block development grant is funding this proj ect and not the City. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Aplikowski seconded a motion to approve payment of Pay Estimate #3 for $75,419.53. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). F. Mounds View High School Update Mr. Lynch explained the punch lists prepared by the Building Official in order to obtain occupancy for students on Monday, September 17,2001. He stated the inspection on Saturday resulted in 42 items, and the inspection on Sunday added 11 more items. He noted staff felt that ifthe Contractor works diligently the items should be complete. Councilmember Larson stated this had been difficult for families and students in the school district. He noted Mr. Scherbel deserved real credit for a job well done. He added the building inspector was not responsible for the delays. He stated that building was not ready for occupancy. He noted Mr. Scherbel was under a lot of pressure and has done a good job. He added this was a difficult project. Councilmember Grant stated that this was a major project in the community that affected a great number of residents. He noted he was pleased to see the work Mr. Scherbel had done and the items needed to be completed. He added it gives the school district a good idea of how close it is to being complete. He stated the community was surprised on Saturday when they saw on cable television and the website that the school district was canceling school for Monday. He noted it would be good to avoid that situation again. He added Mr. Scherbel had done a good job in a difficult situation. He stated that hopefully school could open on Monday. Councilmember Larson stated this would ensure the kids would have a safe environment.