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r COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 26,1996 It is anticipated that construction will begin by the end of March, 1996, and, per the contract, will be substantially complete (well is operational) by July 1, 1996. Mr. Ahrens recommended that the City Council approve the withdrawal of the bid from M.C. Magney Construction and award the bid to Sheehy Construction. Council Member Neal moved to accept the letter from M.C. Magney Construction withdrawing their bid. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Council Member Neal moved to adopt resolution No. 96 - 25 Accepting the Bids and Awarding the Construction Contract for Well No. 3 Pumphouse Project to Sheehy Construction. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 96 - 25 can be found at the end of these minutes. Mr. Ahrens noted that this pumphouse is larger than the pumphouse recently constructed in Clearwater Creek. This pumphouse will accommodate a filtration system if needed in the future. Limiting the Construction Hours Update - Mr. Ahrens noted that at the work session, February 21, 1996, there was discussion regarding limiting hours that construction work could take place in the City. He said initially he thought this matter could be handled through the zoning ordinance update process. Ms. Wyland has informed him that the appropriate place for this to be addressed is within the City Code. Mr. Ahrens said that he will have a draft ordinance prepared for the next Council meeting, March 11, 1996. The second reading of the ordinance could take place on March 25, 1996 and become effective 30 days after the date of publication. He suggested that the City Council discuss this matter at the March 6, 1996 Council work session and define exactly what the issues are and how the City should deal with them. Ms. Wyland did mention to Mr. Ahrens that the City does have a policy which defines the construction working hours and that there is to be no construction activity on Sunday. The policy cannot not be enforced by the Police Department but is usually included as part of the development contract. Mr. Hawkins explained that if the construction is generating loud noises, this can be determined to be a nuisance and the Nuisance Ordinance can be enforced by the Police Department. Adopting a policy does give the City the right of enforcement by criminal procedures. Mayor Landers said that he has discussed this matter with the Police Department and was told that an officer will respond to a call regarding construction noise. However, the only thing that they can do is advise the contractor that there has been a complaint and if the activity continues, the officer is powerless to do anything about it. PAGE 5