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to the questions during the interview process. The point total for each firm was as follows: BRW (229) , Bolton and Menk (200), Bonestroo (255) and HR Green (206). Discussion occurred on the problems associated with the Eagle Pass and Parkview development. It was mentioned that problems will occur with any engineering firm, but the key issue is how the firm tends to deal with their mistakes. The consensus was that the firm of Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates was worth investigating more closely. Staff was asked to contact Bonestroo to investigate their thoughts on stepping in to the various projects that were pending and on -going within the City. Staff was also asked to develop a fist of projects that the City is facing as well as the status of current projects. Staff was asked to investigate the satisfaction of Arden Hills with their selection of Bonestroo as consulting engineer. Staff will provide the information to the City Council prior to the regular meeting on August 26, The City Council will take official action on selecting a consulting engineer at the meeting on August 26. The flashing lights for the school cross -walk was discussed. Mr. March indicated that a meeting was held with representatives from the school, Anoka County and the engineering firm of WSB. The result of the school crossing report was reviewed at the meeting. The report indicated that warrants were not met for a flashing beacon system for the crosswalk. Mr. March indicated that the City would have to work in conjunction with the school district to hire an engineering firm to design the lights and then hire a firm to install the lights. The total cost is estimated at $12,000. The consensus was to proceed with the project to have the lights installed as soon as possible. The County will be making signage improvements in the area prior to the start of school. It was mentioned that County Commissioner Langfeld should be invited to a future meeting to discuss this issue. The 1999 budget was discussed. It was noted that a levy of at least $700,000 would be needed to cover the increased costs from going to 24 hour police protection. It was noted that it is important for the Council members to be present at the police budget workshop on August 24, 1998. A workshop was scheduled for September 2, 1998 at 6:00 to further work on refining the budget so that the initial levy amount can be certified prior to September 15. The City web site was briefly discussed. The consensus was to proceed with launching the web site. The City would have to pay $175 to register a domain name for two years. The City would then pay $50 per month to have the site hosted with the ability to update the site on a regular basis. It was mentioned that no home addresses or phone numbers should be included on the web site. Mayor Wilharber indicated that the interviews had been held for the position of Circle- Pines/Lexington Police Chief.