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City Council minutes of May 29, 1996 Workshop <br /> Dave suggested a storm water fee of $20,000, Rockey countered at $13,000. Dave said <br /> that the city shouldn't hand out credits for ponds because Eagle Pass will require ponds <br /> because it is so flat. Rockey stated that it is only credited if it is a storm water retention <br /> pond. <br /> Comprimise of $17,500 on storm water fees. <br /> Rockey requested that the city prepare a summary sheet in the agreement on how much <br /> cash is needed, how much in a letter of credit, etc. <br /> The council will hold a special meeting on June 5th to discuss and set final approval of <br /> contract and plat by June 10th contingent upon FEMA and RCWD approvals. <br /> Eagle Pass <br /> Dave informed the council the developer for Eagle Pass would prefer not to go through <br /> the 429 process. This would then not be subject to bidding. Dave said the city loses some <br /> control. <br /> Sanna said she would prefer to stick with city installed improvements. <br /> As per Jim's memo dated May 28, 1996, he did a survey of the surrounding communties <br /> and his recommendation would be that the city engineer be involved from the start. He <br /> feels this would reduce communication problems, eliminate duplication and would <br /> ultimately provide the city with a higher quality in the finished product. <br /> Dave stated that he could foresee some problems with the current plat, utilities and storm <br /> water. <br /> Concensus of the council whether to have city installed improvements or developer: <br /> Sanna - City; Mary Jo - City; Tom - City; Laura - City, but that it should be bid out for <br /> different engineers; Theresa - City, but would like to have another engineer double check <br /> to keep checks and balanaces. <br /> Sanna believes MSA is loyal. The council dicussed MSA as the city engineer firm. <br /> Theresa said she was not saying to get rid of MSA but that the city should look at using <br /> more than one engineer to review projects that are on a larger scale. <br /> Dave said a new engineer firm would not be able to give the quality of service that MSA <br /> can provide. MSA knows the town, the soils, the people, etc. <br /> Mary Jo requested that whenever a MSA representative is in town that they check in with <br /> Jim. <br /> Jim suggested a workshop be set up to discuss policies, etc., prior to budget preparation. <br /> He added that anytime the city is looking at a consulting firm that quality of service be <br /> looked at as much as cost. <br /> CC5- 29WK.WPS Page 4 <br />