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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 13, 2008 The City Administrator indicated that it may not be necessary to undertake all the work outlined in Bid Alternative #1. This will be determined as the project moves forward. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2008-8-193 -AWARDING THE LOW BID OF TOWER ASPHALT IN THE AMOUNT OF $246,560.16 FOR CONDIT STREET ROAD IMPROVEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES ALTERNATIVE #1 TO THE EXTENT DETERMINED NECESSARY BY THE CITY ENGINEER, SUBJECT TO THE ACQUISITION OF THE NECESSARY EASEMENTS INA TIMELY MANNER The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by McGraw. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. KOHLMAN The City Administrator reviewed the City Engineer's report dated LANE August 13, 2008 relative to the Kohlman Lane sanitary sewer extension SEWER which has been constructed to serve the future development of the northeast quadrant of the City. The Administrator reported that a portion of this sanitary sewer was installed utilizing directional boring given the depth of the installation as well as limited area within which to work. After the sewer line was installed, a televised inspection was conducted. During that inspection it was discovered that that a 50 foot section of the line has a 2-inch sag. The Administrator noted that there is still a positive grade to the sewer line. It is the contractor's contention that the radio signal fi•om the KSTP towers interfered with their directional boring equipment during installation. The Administrator reported that the City Engineer and Public Works Superintendent met with the contractor to discuss the situation. There appear to be two solutions. The first is to fix the line. The cost to repair at this time (prior to installation of the new street) is estimated at $60,000. The contractor believes that due to unforeseen conditions, they are not responsible for the repair. The other solution is to leave the sewer line as is and require a 5-year bond in the amount of $200,000. Should problems arise from the sewer line within that time period, the bond could be drawn upon to make the repair at the full responsibility of the contractor. The Administrator also noted that the line could be added to the City's listing of "hot spots" with annual maintenance done to this line. The Administrator noted that there are no sewer services in this area of the line.