08-04-94 Parks Commission Agenda

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~vv~y MAYOR Raymond G. Hanson COUNCIL Bevedy Scalze Jim La Valle Steve Morelan Bob Ped¢rsen 515 Little Canada Road, Little Canada, MN 55117.1600 ADMWIS7RATOR (612) 484-2177 /FAX: (612) 484.4538 Jcel R. Hanson MEMORANDiJM TO: Property Owners Impacted by 1994 Street Improvement Projects FROM: Joel Hanson, City Administrator DATE: July 27, 1994 RE: Status of Construction On Monday, July il, 1994, bids were received for the Lakeshore/Old Co. Rd. C/Jackson Street projects as well as the Lake Street reconstruction project. Only two bids were received. Based on the prices submitted, it was my recommendation, with concurrence of the City Engineer and our Public Works Superintendent, that we reject both bids and have the project re- bid again in late February of 1995. The basis for this decision included the following factors: * While bid prices were somewhat below the City Engineer's estimate, the unit prices and the total bid for this work was higher than expected. This is largely attributable to a heavy summer construction schedule which limited the aggressiveness of contractors. * Ideally, we would like construction to be completed before school begins in September. Given timing considerations, it was extremely doubtful that this would occur. * By bidding in the early spring, we would anticipate savings of between 5-10~ on the bids received in July of 1994 assuming conditions in the construction industry remain relatively constant. While there are no guarantees, we feel the results of this action will result in a lower cost project for both you as a property owner and City taxpayers in general who will be footing a large portion of project costs. We also feel that we can take better advantage of a full construction season (1995) to ensure a more successful project. Lastly, assessments for the project will not be levied until the fall of 1995 and will not be reflected on your taxes until 1996. In the meantime, we will undertake Page 13