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COUNCIL MINUTES September 10, 2018 <br />DRAFT <br />4 <br /> 133 <br />- 32-unit single level villa project proposed as an extension of NorthPointe project; 134 <br />- Requires rezoning and plat; 135 <br />- Aerial map was reviewed; 136 <br />- Existing site conditions were reviewed; 137 <br />- Elevations (exterior views and materials, two house plans; different exterior color pallates); 138 <br />- Preliminary plat map; 139 <br />- Zoning change required from rural to residential; 140 <br />- PUD flexibility; 141 <br />- Project phasing planned but all street and utility will be done at once; 142 <br />- Area resident expressed concern about removal of trees for project; tree plan was reviewed; 143 <br />- Traffic study goes back to original NorthPointe consideration in 2013; 144 <br />- Findings of Fact; 145 <br />- Advisory board review (approved by Environmental and Planning & Zoning Board). 146 <br /> 147 <br />Council Member Stoesz asked if the two bump outs will interfere with snow removal. Ms. Larsen 148 <br />said that would be no different than a cul-de-sac situation. 149 <br /> 150 <br />Council Member Stoesz asked if efforts will be made to improve on the monotonous appearance of 151 <br />the development; Ms. Larsen explained staff’s approach with colors, etc. 152 <br /> 153 <br />Mayor Reinert said he understands the demand for this type of housing and he sees that the proposal 154 <br />meets requirements. There will be some more work on the PUD elements. Overall the development 155 <br />seems to be a good fit. 156 <br />Council Member Manthey moved to approve the 1st Reading of Ordinance No. 12-18 as presented. 157 <br />Council Member Stoesz seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 158 <br /> 159 <br />Council Member Rafferty moved to approve Resolution No. 18-109 as presented. Council Member 160 <br />Maher seconded the motion. Motion carried on a voice vote. 161 <br /> 162 <br />6D) LaMotte Area Street and Utility Improvements: i) Consider Resolution No. 18-112, 163 <br />Accepting bids, Awarding a Construction Contract 2018, LaMotte Area Street and Utility 164 <br />Improvement Project; ii) Consider Resolution No. 18-114, Approving Construction Services 165 <br />Contract with WSB & Associates, 2018 LaMotte Area Street and Utility Improvement Project – 166 <br />City Engineer Hankee reviewed the written staff report. She reviewed previous actions on this project 167 <br />and the bid process that precedes this request. Staff is recommending award of the base bid and 168 <br />alternates one and two. She noted the amount and company associated with the low bid. Action would 169 <br />also include authorization for WSB & Associates to complete construction services. The contractor is 170 <br />proposing to substantially complete the project in 2018. 171 <br /> 172 <br />Council Member Rafferty remarked that previously there was concern about bids. The second bid 173 <br />process came through at a lower cost; what changed? Ms. Hankee noted the amount of reduction, noted 174 <br />changes in the scope of the project and mentioned that the contracting season could also have had an 175 <br />impact. 176