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• • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 12, 1996 designation. Mr. Wessel and Mr. Hawkins have reviewed the proposed purchase agreement, which has been determined to be acceptable. Council Member Kuether asked about the amount being paid for land in the Apollo Business Park area. Mr. Wessel explained that the City is paying $.90 per square foot for land being developed in connection with the Apollo Business Park; however, commercial land is less costly than general business. Council Member Bergeson asked if the City has ownership or easement rights to this property. Mr. Ahrens indicated that access has been procured. Council Member Kuether moved to authorize execution of the purchase agreement for Water Storage Tank 2, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 84 Awarding Construction Contract, Clearwater Creek Development Center Trunk Utilities - Mr. Ahrens stated that bids for this project were opened at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 22, 1996 at Lino Lakes City Hall. The bids were received by Council that evening, but the contract award was delayed to allow additional time for acquisition of the necessary easements. Although three parcels remain to be acquired, Mr. Ahrens indicated that the process has reached the point where the contract can be awarded. The low bid from Richard Knutson, Inc., in the amount of $679,747.78, is above the Engineer's Estimate by approximately 4%, which is within the 10% limit allowed by City Charter. This contractor recently completed the Birch Street Trunk Watermain Project for the City, and finished the watermain installation well before the City's completion date. Mr. Ahrens provided Council with correspondence recommending award of this contract to Richard Knutson, Inc., and indicated that Staff recommended approval. Mayor Landers expressed concern that this particular bid had come in higher than the Engineer's Estimate. Council Member Kuether moved to approve the contract award contingent upon completion of the easement acquisition. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. OLD BUSINESS - None. NEW BUSINESS Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 87 Accepting Donation from Dead Broke Saddle Club (Satisfy Gambling Ordinance Contribution Requirement), Marilyn Anderson - Ms. Anderson explained that the Dead Broke Saddle Club began its nonprofit gambling activity in Lino Lakes at the 49 Club beginning September 1, 1995. The Club has requested renewal of its gambling license, and Council formally approved renewal at its July 22, 1996 meeting. 13