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<br />ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL - AUGUST 27, 2007 <br /> <br />7 <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes stated she does not have a problem with this extension as long as there <br />are reasons. She suggested the motion be voted on and not tabled. <br /> <br />Ms. Wolfe stated her concern is she does not know how the GSA would accept this revision to <br />July 1. She believes there is some risk in doing this. She stated the ability to revisit this before <br />the end of the week would be necessary if they would not accept the amendment as proposed. <br />She suggested some action be taken this evening to extend beyond the August 31, 2007 date. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden expressed her frustration that the developers have not provided the <br />information requested by Council, noting concern regarding the ability to complete a Master <br />Development Agreement before closing. Councilmember McClung stated he supports <br />Councilmember Holden's amendment changing the date to July 1, 2008. He suggested if GSA <br />does not accept that the City rescind. <br /> <br />Councilmember Grant stated there may be other ways to bring the City's message across, <br />noting the parties agreed to the date on the teleconference. He indicated he will vote against the <br />amendment. <br /> <br />Amendment motion failed (2-3). Voting in favor of the amendment were Councilmembers <br />Holden and McClung. Voting against the amendment were Mayor Harpstead, and <br />Councilmembers Holmes and Grant. <br /> <br />Motion carried (4-1 ). Voting in favor ofthe original motion as presented were Mayor Harpstead, <br />Counci1members Holden, Grant and Holmes. Voting against was Councilmember McClung. <br /> <br />C. Motion to Approve Contracting with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Transportation <br />Planning Services Related to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update as Outlined in <br />their Julv 20, 2007 Quotes for Services for an Amount Not to Exceed $14,018 and <br />Authorization for the Mavor to Execute a Contract for Said Services <br /> <br />Mr. Lehnhoff reviewed the request to approve contracting with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for <br />Transportation Planning Services related to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update as outlined in <br />their July 20,2007 Quotes for Services for an amount not to exceed $14,018 and authorization <br />for the Mayor to execute a contract for said services. They would also be available for additional <br />policy development and indicated they are able to provide support for the City's Blue Cross/Blue <br />Shield grant. Staff is not requesting approval for that at this time. Ifapproved, staff will request <br />a formal contract. The contract will be based upon the submitted quote and any changes to that <br />quote would require City Council approval. <br /> <br />MOTION: Counci1member Grant moved and Mayor Harpstead seconded a motion to <br />approve contracting with Bolton & Menk, Inc. for Transportation Planning <br />Services related to the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update as outlined in <br />their July 20, 2007 Quotes for Services for an amount not to exceed <br />$14,018 and authorization for the Mayor to execute a contract for said <br />servIces. <br />