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COUNCIL MEETING MAY 22, 1995 is taking the prime piece of land out of the middle of the LaMotte's property. The appraiser has broken down how much of the property would be high land and how much would be low land and averaged out a price that would come to the average price per developable piece of property in this City. He has given this parcel the higher value because it is a prime developable parcel. Council Member Kuether asked if sewer and water services are available to this parcel. Mr. Heth said yes the watermain is across Birch Street and the sewer line is in front of the lot. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the purchase agreement and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, JOHN POWELL Consideration of Bids for Hodgson Road Watermain Improvement - Mr. Powell explained that on March 27, 1995, the City Council passed Resolution No. 95 - 37 approving plans and specification for the Hodgson Road Watermain improvement and ordering the advertisement for bids. The bids were opened at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 24, 1995. The lowest responsible bid for this project was received from Bonine Excavating in the amount of $237,947.86 which was 13% above the City Engineer's estimate. The project could not be awarded due to City Charter restrictions. Bonine Excavating has been contacted and negotiations with them have reduced the amount of the bid to $230,200.50 which would comply with Charter restrictions. Mr. Powell recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 - 49 accepting the bid from Bonine Excavating. Council Member Kuether asked if it would be best to rebid the project. Mr. Powell explained that this is the second time the project was bid and both times the bids were over the City Engineer's estimate. He explained that it is important to get the project completed to provide service to the south area of Lino Lakes and to clear the right-of-way for the overlay project on Highway #49 in late August or early September. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 95 - 49 awarding the bid to Bonine Excavating in the amount of $230,200.50. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. PAGE 23