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MINUTES CITY COUNCIL JUNE 13, 2007 RELEASE The City Administrator reported that MN DOT has acquired drainage OF EASEMENT - easements on the former Levitz property as part of their Unweave The FORMER Weave project. The City is being asked to sign a Release waiving its LEVITZ right to any compensation for the MN DOT easement. This is necessary PROPERTY given that the City has its own easements on this property. The City Administrator described the easements that the City holds, and noted that there is no conflict between these easements and the MN DOT easement. Therefore, it was the Administrator's opinion that the City is not entitled to any portion of the compensation for MN DOT's easement. Mr. McGraw introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTIONNO. 2007-6-136 -APPROVING THE RELEASE OF CLAIM RELATIVE TO EASEMENTS ON THE FORMER LEVITZ PROPERTYAND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Blesener. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted. ABATEMENT The City Administrator noted that hazardous materials at 85 and 91 OF Viking Drive, and the former Oasis Station must be abated prior to HAZARDOUS demolition of the structures. Quotations for this abatement work are MATERIALS - due in tomorrow. The City Administrator pointed out that upon award VIKING DRIVE of the bid, ten days notice of the abatement work must be given to the PROJECT State. The Administrator, therefore, requested that the Council either authorize staff to award the low bid, or call for a special meeting this Friday at which the award could be made. Blesener noted that the bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder; therefore, he felt comfortable authorizing staff to make the award. It was noted that the demolition work must be completed as soon as possible to accommodate the relocation of Viking Drive. Mr. Blesener introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption: RESOLUTION NO. 2007-6-737-AUTHORIZING THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO AWARD THE LOWEST RESPONSIBLE BID FOR ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS RELATIVE TO THE VIKING DRIVE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT The foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Montour. Ayes (4). Nays (0). Resolution declared adopted.