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Dan Marier (4000 Sch) asked if costs were higher as a result of not boringto which Mitchell indicated the reverse was true. Costs.would have gone up if more borings were done as the same result wouldhave come to pass. Magnuson also discussed Ramsey County's opinion toward refilling: subsoil deficiencies. Magnuson then discussed maintenance costs related tothemanner in which the road was built versus Ramsey County's proposed.. methods:. The road as built will last 25_30 years. 13i1I Flaspcter (4010 Sch) asked how much the County paid for the road to which Magnuson replied $170 000. Without the County contribution, each benefitted property owner would pay :approximately $3,000. Mitchell indicated a total reconstruct would cost approximately $5,000. Mitchell also noted typical assessments for suburban roads is $.1,000 - $1,500. ❑an Marier (4000 Sch) asked about the engineering costs to which Mitchell responded common. are..15%-22%. Magnuson also noted full time staff during .the entire project, more than $60,000 in design fees. Cominents were it seemed high as a percentage. Magnuson also noted engineering fees are higher as a.percentage of a smaller project but don't vary dramatically againsta larger project. Economies of scale are generally relatedto actual. construction. Pete Gaetke (4.131 Sch) asked if SEH would eat any of the soilprob€ems. Mitchell saidit would havebeen more expensive if there Soil borings had been done. Mayor Eineott. also explained how added fill was coanpensated for in the contract and how additional fill was. Monitoredandaccounted for. Dan Marier (4000 Sch) asked regarding completion dates and penalties. Magnuson responded to actual dates of completion and Mitchell responded to penalties in contract. Discussion of first year delays due to weather was noted. Nodecision has beenrnade regarding assessment of penalties against the contractor. If they are, the funds collected would go to refunds to affected property owners. Gerhart Meyer (3920 Sch) asked for clarification of sewer assessment versus SAC charges and road assessment. Magnuson explained SAC. charges further. Pete .Gaetke :(4131 Sch) asked if a list of approved contractors is available. Magnusonindicated he can provide a list ofall currently licensed contractors but cannot recommend any single contractor for connections. Gaetke also asked about financial: charges to which. Magnuson responded identifying bond council costs, financial consultants costs, bond discounts,bond repayment escrow. Bill Flaspeter (4010.Sch). asked about possible defects in the pipe. Mitchell responded regarding a warranty extension and: Magnuson identified a $100,000 surety in Gem Lake's name for coverage of the problem during the warranty extension period. Dan Marier (4000 Sch) asked further regarding penalties for late completion. Magnuson further explained that road pavingwas allowed .tobe delayed to accommodate Hillary Farin pavingavoidingdamageto our road. Mitchell also noted we would need to provide proof of liquidated damages prior to filing for them which rnosr contractors fight. What about additional engineering fees for late. Typical penalties per day are usually $500.00 per day per Mitchell. Magnuson noted that if costs arc further diminished, costs are returned to the citizens. Discussion of stub location and record maintenance followed with Ertieott. indicating all stubs would be located an the "at -built" drawings for future hook ups and maintenance: Camera work was discussed and identified as state-of- the-art and was included in the. project. Erneott rioted used for €ocation as. well as inspection. Questions regarding snow plowing. and speed signs were raised.and were deferred to•the.City Cduncii meeting. Magnuson then read into. the. record a written .objection from Mr. McNulty on behalf of I-lillaiy. Farm LLC. noting that said objection will be frled.with the formal. record: and will be. forwarded to the City Attorney for. consideration as same. violates..Mr.. McNulty's origirial.Developer's Agreement. Final explanation of payment.schedules followed with Magnuson explaining when and how payments and interest will..aftect property owners. Paget of 3