10-29-91 Council Special Minutes

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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 29, 1991 The City Engineer replied that the contractor hoped that if the area were opened up it would dry. In the event the area does not dry out, the contractor purchased a small loader with rubber tracks for workinq in the wet material. The City Administrator reported that the drain tile is in place in Ditch A and it has dried out the area substantially. George asked when trash guards would be installed and finish work completed. The City Engineer estimated that finish work would be done in the next 3 to 4 weeks, and trash guards and rip-rap installed after the finish restoration work. DeZurik stated that he would like his bee-hive shaped trash guard replaced with a flat guard. The City Engineer agreed that the bee-hive shaped guards are unsightly, and would be replaced if other guards become available. However, it was pointed out that the bee-hive shape keeps culverts from plugging up with debris. One resident of the area asked how many bids were received and what was involved in the 5o contingency funds that are included in project costs. The City Engineer reported that the request for bids was advertised in the local newspaper as well as the Construction Bulletin. Four or five bids were received. The City Engineer reported that this type of project is not a popular one with contractors due to the nature of the work. The City Administrator explained that the contingency that is built into the project is to cover unforeseen items that typically come up in these kinds of projects that result in additional costs. The Administrator pointed out that once the assessment is adopted, the cost is fixed, and the contingency is needed to cover project change-orders. A resident asked if there were specifications for the project. The City Administrator replied that there are plans and specs and contract documents on file at City Hall that are available for review. Page 14