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I I I Council Meeting Minutes June 7, 1993 Page 6 Council Business. continued To continue planning and reduce the possibility of surprises, our architect recommends $2,500 worth of soil testing be performed and an additional $1 ,500 for preliminary structural engineering services. The next step would be when the Council formally decides whether or not to proceed with preparation of plans and specifications. Anderson noted that the architect which was commissioned to perform the preliminary architectural plans has been most accommodating. Motion by Williams, seconded by Larson, to AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURES OF $4,000 FROM THE CITY'S CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT FOR SOILS TESTINGS AND STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED NEW BRIGHTON FAMILY CENTER. 4 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Williams suggested that staff and the City Attorney work together to consider what kind of arrangements might be necessary or desirable in terms of ownership of the building. Possibly, a condominium agreement would need to be drafted. Anderson noted that Council may consider ordering the plans and specification at the July 13 meeting. The architect feels this time schedule would allow construction to begin this fall and avoid more expensive winter construction. Due to the economy, it is hopeful that the City may receive favorable bids for construction. Childs presented for consideration the Oak Grove Landfill Settlement. He explained that the issue began about two years ago when the City was identified as a liable party to the contamination of the landfill. It was later determined that the City had not dumped hazardous materials in the landfill, but merely several truckloads of branches from a storm which occurred many years ago. During the litigation process, several cities who were identified in the lawsuit, contacted Senator Durenberger, Representative Vento and their legislators for assistance. This assistance was instrumental in decreasing the litigation amounts and moving EPA toward an actual settlement. In final, the New Brighton share of the authorized settlement was identified to be $26,000 which is more favorable than the original amount. In addition, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a claim for wetland litigation in the amount of $180,000. This amount would be split between the litigation parties and New Brighton's share would be $562. Williams questioned if the City delayed its decision, could the amount be further reduced. Childs said that if the City did not enter into settlement by June 16, it would no longer be protected under that arrangement and could possibly become involved in additional fees. Council Business Family Service Center Report 93-161 Oak Grove Landfill