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<br />proposed that the City pick up the cost to loop the watermain along the north boundary of The <br />Woods Development. <br /> <br />Mr. March distributed a letter dated August 25, from the City Attorney - Jim Hoeft. The letter <br />suggests to change the development agreement that states the city requires insurance coverage of <br />$300,000 per occurrence to a maximum of $600,000 to a maximum of $700,000 as per statutory <br />regulation. <br /> <br />Mr. Dick Travis commented that he had no concern with changing the Developers Agreement to <br />reflect the City Attorney's suggestions. <br /> <br />Mr. Nyberg addressed a pedestrian ramp at the intersection of73rd and Brain Drive. Attorney <br />James Hoeft noted the pedestrian ramp at the end of the trail may be a future liability <br />concern and recommended that no pedestrian ramp be installed. <br /> <br />Mr. Palzer agreeded when Councilmember Powers stated that she preferred not to put in a <br />pedestrian ramp. <br /> <br />Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park Bid Result <br />~1r. Nyberg briefed the Council on the Laurie LaMotte Park bid results. Forest Lake contract bid <br />at $153,227.90. Mr. Nyberg felt the City should discuss mass grading on the site. Mr. Nyberg <br />suggested awarding the bid during the September 9 Council meeting. However, he suggested <br />delaying the seeding until the spring of 1999. <br /> <br />Mr. March spoke with the Park and Recreation Committee Chairman - Michael Navin. Mr. Navin <br />noted concern about turf establishment, and suggested the work commence immediately. Also, <br />the Chain of Lakes Little League commited to helping with the project. <br /> <br />Mr. March confirmed, Councilmember Buckbee questioned that an estimate for everything in the <br />park is approximately $330,000. Councilmember Helmbrecht would like Park and Recreation's <br />input, prior to making a decision on all the aIternate options. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Buckbee to award the base bid 0[$153.227.90 to Forest Lake <br />Contracting for completion of the Laurie LaMotte Park. contingent upon Park and <br />Recreation's approval of alternate options. <br /> <br />Council further discussed the advantages and disadvantages pertaining to the alternative bid <br />options in developing Laurie LaMotte Park. Mr. March informed the Council that Publicworks <br />may be able to do some of the work, thus lowering the project cost. Councilmember Powers <br />mentioned that the Boy Scouts may be able to help. The Council was all in favor of the <br />motion. <br /> <br />7 <br />