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13'! COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 26, 1995 Consideration of Resolution No. 95 - 77 Receiving the Trappers Crossing Feasibility Report and Setting a Public Hearing for August 14, 1995, 5:40 P.M. - Mr. Steve Heth explained that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 95 - 51 ordering the preparation of the feasibility report. The report can now be received and a public hearing set at which time the details of the report will be presented. Mr. Heth recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 95 - 77 Receiving the Report and Setting a Public Hearing. Council Member Bergeson noted that some members of the public have already received the report and felt that the public should not get the report before the City Council does. Mr. Heth will distribute the feasibility reports to the City Council prior to giving copies to the public. Council Member Bergeson moved to adopt Resolution No. 95 - 77. Council Member Elliott seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Bids for the Black Duck Pumping Station - Mr. Heth explained that the City Council adopted Resolution No. 95 - 62 Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for the Black Duck Pumping Station. Bids were received on June 21, 1995 at 10:00 A.M. The apparent low bid was 40% higher than the engineers estimate. The bid is being reviewed to determine the discrepancy with the engineers estimate. A written report will be delivered to the acting City Engineer upon completion of the review. A recommendation on award of the bid will follow. It was noted that this is the second bid that was substantially higher than the engineers estimate and asked why this is happening. Mr. Powell explained in this case only two (2) bids were received and both bidders have never worked in Lino Lakes. They have expressed concern because the lift station is in a "tricky" area as far as soil conditions are concerned. Mr. Heth said that he will be meeting with both bidders to determine why they are so much higher than anticipated. Mayor Reinert noted that if the bidders do not lower their bids, the project will go out for bids again. He asked if there were any time constraints on the project. Mr. Powell said the problems with the current lift station are basically maintenance problems. As time passes the lift station continues to wear out and then becomes more maintenance intensive. Mr. Powell said he would like to get the lift station reconstructed this year. Other options are being reviewed such as moving the lift station across the street to another City owned parcel. Council Member Elliott moved to adopt a motion receiving the bids for the Black Duck Pumping Station. Council Member Kuether PAGE 26 1 1 1