Laserfiche WebLink
COUNCIL MINUTES April 27, 1998 <br /> Council Member Neal stated that a very large change order was added to a project several <br /> weeks ago. He asked if Council could approve this resolution with the condition of no <br /> change orders. Mr. Ahrens indicated that change orders were something the City had to <br /> contend with. <br /> Acting Mayor Lyden stated that Mr. Ahrens had spoken to the contractors about keeping <br /> change orders to a minimum. <br /> Mr. Ahrens explained that the Engineer's estimate was just an estimate. The important <br /> aspect regarding the bids is the fact that all of them are fairly close. He believed it was <br /> more of a problem when the bids contained a large range of estimates. <br /> Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 58, as presented. <br /> Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Resolution No. 98 - 58 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br /> Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 59, Approve Plans and Specifications and <br /> Order Advertisement for Bids, 1998 Sealcoat Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that each <br /> year the City maintains its streets by sealcoating. Sealcoating places a thin layer of oil <br /> and rock on the street to enhance the surface. Candidate streets include new streets that <br /> n received the wear course 2-3 years ago and all other streets are done on a 5-7 year cycle. <br /> This year, approximately 7 miles of streets will be sealcoated at an estimated cost of <br /> $75,000. <br /> The 1998 budget includes $58,850 for sealcoating. It is proposed to fund the difference <br /> between the budget amount and the final bid amount from the City's Sealcoat fund that <br /> has a balance of approximately $300,000. City Staff prepared the plans and <br /> specifications for this work and are requesting Council approval to advertise for bids. <br /> Council Member Bergeson asked who estimated the cost at $75,000. Mr. Ahrens stated <br /> that he estimated the expense of the sealcoating. <br /> Council Member Neal moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 59, as presented. Council <br /> Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br /> Resolution No. 98 - 59 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br /> Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 60, Approve Plans and Specifications and <br /> Order Advertisement for Bids, West Shadow Lake Drive Culvert Replacement <br /> Project - Mr. Ahrens stated that the City is proposing the replacement of the culvert <br /> under West Shadow Lake Drive. Council action is required to order the advertisement to <br /> Aoftll receive bids. <br /> ll <br />