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- 220 COUNCIL MINUTES JUNE 13, 1994 Country Lakes Estates, Phase I - At the April 25, 1994 City Council meeting, the City Council passed Resolution No. 94 - 29 approving plans and specifications for this project and ordering advertisement for bids. The bids were opened on May 23, 1994 and brought to the May 23, 1994 City Council meeting with a recommendation to delay awarding the bids because there was some concerns regarding easement acquisitions along Birch Street. Staff is recommending that the bid be awarded to the low bidder, Richard Knutson, Inc. with work to begin within the subdivision while easements are obtained along Birch Street. Staff has also worked on a method of allowing the developer to build some model homes and providing sewer service to the model homes and the Living Waters Lutheran Church while easement acquisition proceeds. Mr. Schneider detailed the method of installing a holding tank and then pumping the tank as required. Mayor Reinert asked how many models would be constructed before the construction along Birch Street is complete. Mr. Granger, developer of Country Lakes Estates explained about three (3) model homes are planned and completion of the construction along Birch Street is anticipated to be complete within three (3) months, well before Certificates of Occupancy are requested. Council Member Kuether asked why one bid was more than $250,000.00 more than all the others. Mr. Schneider explained that the bidder is a reputable contractor and does submit a competitive bid when he is really interested in the project. Council Member Neal asked what would happen if that bidder was the only bidder. Mr. Schneider explained that the City Council has the authorization to reject any or all bids and rebid the project. Mr. Schneider said that staff will be monitoring the temporary sewer service situation. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 94 - 31 Accepting Bids for Phase I, Country Lakes Estates. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 94 - 31 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 94 - 32 Ordering Improvement and Preparation of Plans and Specifications for Hodgson Road Trunk Water Main Improvement - Mr. Schneider explained that this project was initiated by the City Council and a feasibility report was ordered on March 14, 1994. An informational meeting was held with the property owners in the vicinity of the project and a public hearing was held on May 9, 1994. Since that time the developer of Fox Trace, Clyde Rehbein has submitted a PAGE 4 1 1 1