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, I e e e ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 10,2005 5 agreement. Either party can terminate at the end of the calendar year with two-months written prior notice. She requested the Council approve the Lawn Maintenance and Snow Removal Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County Library as proposed. Conncilmember Holden asked if the City would also fertilize the Library's lawn. Ms. Wolfe replied the Agreement covered mowing of the lawn only. Mayor Aplikowski stated she believed the fertilizing would be at the discretion of the City's maintenance crew. MOTION: Councilmember Grant moved and Councilmember Rem seconded a motion to approve the 2005 Lawn Maintcnance and Snow Removal Agreement between the City of Arden Hills and Ramsey County Library as proposed. The motion carried unanimously (4-0), 7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Authorization to Increase Disposition Costs Related to the Old City Hall Site Mr. Clark stated staff was seeking authorization to increase the disposition costs for the old City Hall Site from $25,000 (granted by the City Cmillcil on October 25, 2004) to $55,000. To date, staff had spent $6,550 which included a site appraisal ($1,700); environmental Phase I and pre- demolition survey ($3,650); and wetland delineation ($1,200). He noted as was stated at the October meeting, once the initial environmental survey work was completed at the site, staff would be in a better position to determine actual disposition costs. At the December 20,2004 Council work session, staff presented the environmental information which showed that a significant "fill area" existed on the east end of the property. This area will have test pits and soil probes done to determine the type of material that are contained in the fill, and if hazardous materials exist, a health and safety plan regarding excavation. He noted this analysis was an expensive item and the estimate was $30,000 for the work. In addition to this work, other costs will include title work and related costs associated with the sale of the property. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Grant seconded a motion to authorize an increase of the disposition costs for the old City Hall Site from $25,000 to $55,000. The motion carried unanimously (4- 0). OATH OF OFFICE Ms. Wolfe administered the Oath of Office to Councilmembers Grant and Holden.