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committee. The committee was disappointed that with all the research they had done with the Rice Creek Watershed District and Anoka County Conservation Department, supplying Mr. Statz with all the documentation on rain gardens and lake shore restoration, that none of this information was used. Neither of the teJh~tatives the committee had worked with were contacted. The committee felt strongly about using the recommendations from the Anoka County Conservation Department The committee also feels strongly that some of the plpting selections are not appropriate for a rain garden and would like to see a list of pl~T before the plants are ordered. They also do not believe the option of removing half of the p1antings from the rain garden to save money is feasible, as it will defeat the pmpose and make the rain garden less effective. The committee discussed all of the options to potentially reduce costs, but felt there was nothing that could be cut that would make a significant difference, except for engineering fees. While the committee understands the need for engineering, they do not understand how the engineering fees became so high to oversee the construction of the park. The committee questions whether this is a ~ expense or if moving forward, staff can oversee the construction, reducing engineering costs. The committee would like to leave Alternative #2, Picnic Tables in the bid. These are tables made with recycled materials that will be heavy and bolted down as to not be Vandali7,ed. The committee did not feel $7,600 for tables and $1,000 for benches was out of line for ones that will be permanent Motion was made by Chairpenon Seeley, seconded by Vice-Chairpenon Am_dsen to reeGDUDend that City Co_ell aeeept the bid for Hidden Spring Park as is, induding Alternative ##2, Plenic Tables and potentially redueing the amo_t of engineering semees required. AD in favor. Motion earried u".niJnously. 4l-