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COUNCIL MINUTES June 8, 1998 <br /> CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT,DAVID AHRENS <br /> Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -82,Accept Permanent Easement,Ware Road <br /> Reconstruction Project-Mr. Ahrens stated that the Council has awarded the construction <br /> contract to S. R. Weidema for the Ware Road project. A pond to treat road runoff is required and <br /> can not be built within the existing City right of way. City staff has negotiated perpetual <br /> easement requirements for the pond. The easement will be granted to the City for$1.00. <br /> Mr. Ahrens asked Council to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 82, accepting the perpetual easement for <br /> drainage, utility and storm water ponding from the trust of Raymond J. Miller. <br /> Council Member Lyden asked how the price of$1.00 had been determined. Mr. Ahrens stated <br /> that the owner believes that the easement will benefit the property in the future. <br /> Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 82, as presented. Council Member <br /> Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Resolution No. 98 - 82 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br /> Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -83,Accept Bids and Award Construction Contract, <br /> West Shadow Lake Drive Culvert Replacement-Mr. Ahrens stated that Council approved the <br /> plans and specifications for this project on April 27, 1998. On June 4, 1998, five (5) sealed bids <br /> were received and opened with the following results: <br /> Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. $28,297.00 <br /> CCS Contracting $32,154.50 <br /> S. R. Weidema $36,892.85 <br /> F. F. Jedlicki $39,101.00 <br /> Ro-So Contracting $39,440.00 <br /> Engineer's estimate $34,062.50 <br /> The bids were tabulated and no errors were found. The five (5)bids submitted represent a good <br /> bidding environment for this type of project and time of year. The low bid by Forest Lake <br /> Contracting, Inc., is approximately 17%below the engineer's estimate. Staff has worked with <br /> Forest Lake Contracting, Inc. in the past and they are a capable contractor capable of completing <br /> the required work. Mr. Ahrens stated that the construction costs for this project will be paid by <br /> the City's Surface Water Management Fund. The proposed schedule for the project is as <br /> follows: <br /> Council Awards Bid June 8, 1998 <br /> Construction Begins June 22, 1998 <br /> Substantial Completion July 6, 1998 <br /> 6 <br />