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NOVEMBER 10, 1975 Mr. Gotwald reported on the bids for the wells to be installed at Sunrise Park and at the Hall property. There were three (3) bidders: E. H. Renner - $4,011.00 per well for a total of $8,033.00; McCullough Well Drilling - $3,416.00 per well for a total of $6,832.00; Schroepfer Well Drilling - $3,283.00 per well for a total of $6,566.00. Mr. Gotwald said these bids are for 4" casings; 4" screen 10 feet in lenght; 3 HP pumps,; frost proof drain; 2" hose connections; switch installed inside exist- ing buildings. Mr. Gotwald felt the low bidder is well within the earlier estimates that had been received. He said the only cost figure that could vary would be the depth. The low bidder's cost per foot is $6.50 for a maximum depth of 250'. This cost could be less if it is not necessary to go to the maximum depth but if it becomes necessary to go deeper, the cost could rise. Mr. Jaworski asked if the 2" hose connection is necessary to obtain the re- quired fifty (50) gallons per minute. Mr. Gotwald said, No, but an adapter can be used to reduce that connection. It is better to reduce the size rather than try to increase size. Mr. Jaworski said the City owns 11" hose at the present time and felt that a 2" hose is too hard to handle. Mr. Gotwald said there would be no problem reducing the connection to fit the hose. Mr. Marier asked if there was nothing that can be done with the present pumps? He was told no. Mr. Marier asked who made thtt decision? Mr. McLean said the decision had been presented by Mr. Volk with the assistance of two well drillers. Mr. Marier looked at the report given to him by Mrs. Oman, and noted there was plenty of water in the wells, the problem appeared to be with the pumps which are only 1 HP pumps. Mr. Zelinka asked if there was any value in pulling the old wells and drilling deeper and Mr. Gotwald said, No. Mr. Gotwald thought the old wells should be left as is and used where they are presently connected and they could serve as a back -up system. Mr. McLean moved to approve the well installation at Sunrise Park per the low bid of $3,286.00. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. McLean moved to approve the well installation at the'Hall property per the low bid of $3,286.00. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Mr. Marier asked if the motions should not include a maximum? Mr. Gotwald said the cost could be lower but they could also be higher. The well drillers felt that water could be reached at about 200 feet. Mr. McLean moved in reference . to the previous motions, the expenditures to be limited to the bid costs of $3,826.00 on each well. Any additional expenditures must be approved by the Council. Seconded by Mr. Zelinka. Motion carried. Under Old Business, Mr. Zelinka asked if there was a reason for not including the contractual costs on the roads in the over -all expenditures and was told that all the contract figures are not in and this will be totaled when complete costs are in.