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COUNCIL MINUTES MARCH 9, 1998 <br /> On Thursday, March 12,the Task Force meeting will relate to District 4, and over the next four <br /> (4) Thursdays meetings will take place, at 6:00 p.m., covering the remaining districts (4, 5 and <br /> 6). Mr. Wessel encouraged citizen participation. <br /> CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT,DAVID AHRENS <br /> Consideration of Accepting Proposal for Preparation of Comprehensive Sanitary Sewer <br /> Plan and Comprehensive Water Plan-Mr. Ahrens explained that the City is currently in the <br /> process of updating its Comprehensive Plan, including land use and transportation components. <br /> In addition, the City must update its sanitary sewer and water comprehensive plans. <br /> Staff has solicited requests for proposals (RFPs) from the City's three (3) engineering consultants <br /> regarding preparation of comprehensive sewer and water plans. The resulting proposals are <br /> summarized as follows: <br /> TKDA, Inc. $25,050 <br /> OSM, Inc. $55,000 <br /> SEH, Inc. $55,000 <br /> Mr. Ahrens then explained that the 1998 sewer and water budgets include $25,000 respectively <br /> ($50,000 total)to complete the plans; therefore, with acceptance of TKDA;s proposal, the City <br /> would remain considerably under budget for these items. TKDA has completed similar work for <br /> Lino Lakes, and has adequate experience in completing the necessary work on schedule. Staff <br /> recommended Council approval allowing for TKDA to prepare the City's comprehensive <br /> sanitary sewer plan and comprehensive water plan. <br /> Mayor Sullivan requested an explanation of the substantial difference between TKDA's bid and <br /> those of the other two consulting firms. Mr. Ahrens opined that the current workload might have <br /> resulted in a more aggressive bid by TKDA, and that previous work for Lino Lakes in these areas <br /> would necessitate less background research. <br /> Council Member Bergeson asked about the time frame for the sewer and water lines. Mr. Ahrens <br /> explained that these plans coincide with 20/20 requirements, land use plans, and the <br /> infrastructure to support that land use. <br /> Council Member Lyden expressed concern that when the Comprehensive Plan is put into <br /> practice timelines will not actually live up to the projected longevity, and that perhaps the <br /> proposed plan preparation might be an overextension for the City. Mr. Ahrens responded by <br /> stating that there is a need for these planning tools for use in future land use and development <br /> decisions. Additionally, Mr. Ahrens indicated that the Metropolitan Council is requiring much <br /> of this work. <br /> 8 <br />