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� City Council Minutes May 1, 2012 Page 5 of 8 -------------------------- COME FROM THE GENERAL FUND - FUND BALANCE. COUNCIL MEMBER AKERSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 5- 0. 10. Citv Enaineer Report 10.1. Government Drive Tim Houle reviewed some options for additional work on the Government Drive project. He reviewed the additional work which is mainly concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk replacement. The improvements would have to comply with the ADA requirements. Mr. Houle indicated that if the Council wants to move forward with the proposed improvements, the City will need a legal opinion from the City Attorney regarding the changes in the specs after the bidding process. Tim Houle explained that an estimate of the work to be perFormed is $75,000 with engineering costs to perform the services at approximately $15,500. MAYOR ADAMS MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE ENGINEERS TO BEGIN WORK ON THE ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE GOVERNMENT DRIVE PROJECT AND TO GET AN OPINION FROM �-- THE CITY ATTORNEY ON WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH A CHANGE ORDER OR TO REBID THE PROJECT. COUNCIL MEMBER MALECHA SECONDED THE MOTION. Council Member Sjoblad stated that the sidewalks are narrow and will be narrower when a car pulls up to the sidewalk. He further stated that the proposed project is replacing what already exists. He stated that he was against the smaller version of the Government Drive project. He questioned whether the Council should consider a larger project. Council Member Ryan questioned whether there were higher priorities such as putting sidewalks where there currently are no sidewalks. Mike Loven noted that there are other spots in the City that have been identified as priorities. He further noted that there will be funds remaining to address some of the other priorities. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 11. Clerk's Report Report accepted by Council. � 11.1. Budaet Process Review