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COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 11, 1995 suggested that the City request an extension from Met Council and bring a more substantiated version of the goals and outline the actual presentation to Met Council. Mr. Brixius explained that a decision was made to participate in the Livable Communities Act so the City must prepare goals to provide a variety of housing types and then prepare a plan to attain this goal. Council Member Kuether asked what would happen if the City decided to not to go with this program at this time. Mr. Brixius explained that staff is concerned that if the City does not participate in the program while the City is pursuing other elements with Met Council such as the MUSA Amendment and the land exchange, Met Council would not place high priority on the City's requests. Mr. Schumacher suggested that staff request an extension without any time limit and note that there are several issues that need to be addressed before a decision can be made. Council Member Bergeson noted that most of the concepts are already addressed in the Zoning Ordinance and this indicates that the City is not against the concept. Council Member Elliott moved to return the matter to staff for further consideration and request an extension from Metropolitan Council. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Resolution No. 95 - 166 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract, Trapper's Crossing, Steve Heth - The bids for this project were received and opened at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, December 7, 1995. Thirteen bids were received and tabulated. The low bid was from Schield Construction Company in the amount of $684,685.01. The engineer's estimate including the ditch project was $711,838.50. A background check on Schield Construction Company was completed. They are a reputable contracting company and Mr. Heth recommended awarding the bid to Schield Construction Company. Mr. Schumacher noted that there was a wide spread between the low bidder and the high bidder and asked Mr. Heth if he was sure that the low bidder could complete the project for his bid amount. Mr. Heth explained that he did contact their references and checked with the City of Lakeville, City of Apple Valley, City of Brooklyn Park and the City of Hudson where they have worked in the past couple of years. All contacts provide a good reference. There was not any indication that Schield Construction Company would not honor their contract and not request adjustments to their contract. Mr. Ahrens said based on Mr. Heth's background check, he felt comfortable with this company. PAGE 12