The Willmar City Council approved a professional services agreement with Bolton & Menk on Jan. 28 to finalize design work for a Robins Island amphitheater.
Public Works Director Shane Stefanik told the council the agreement is for $69,420 in design services. Stefanik said the project has been awarded two grants totaling $2,632,513 and that the city has been working with the Willmar Rotary Club on the amphitheater concept. Under the agreement, Bolton & Menk would prepare final design documents to allow bidding for construction.
Council members asked whether the contract covered all project phases. Stefanik and staff clarified that the agreement covers both phase 1 and phase 2 design work and that, with current grant commitments, the city can bid the whole combined project. The resolution to execute the professional services agreement passed on roll call, 6-0.
No alternatives or contingencies beyond not approving the agreement were adopted at the meeting.