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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 10, 1997 • Construction Begins May, 1998 Substantial Completion October, 1998 • • Council Member Bergeson asked about budget considerations for future years. Mr. Ahrens explained that typically the City bonds for 15 years. Bond payments would begin in 1999 at the rate of 5%, depending upon the market. Mayor Landers asked about the status of design for Black Duck Drive, which is designated as a collector street within this project. Mr. Ahrens explained that the proposed reconstruction considers Black Duck a minor collector street. Mayor Landers expressed concern that the policy should be examined to allow for adjustment for minor vs. major collector street reconstruction. Council Member Bergeson stated that annual bond payments by the City should be $143,000. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 158, as presented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97. 158 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 159, Accept Bids and Award Construction Contract, Laurene Avenue Lift Station - Mr. Ahrens provided the following background for this item: As part of the Metropolitan Council's plan to construct a new lift station on Ware Road, the City and the Metropolitan Council executed a conveyance agreement that transfers the Laurene Avenue lift station from the Metropolitan Council to the City. Now that the new Ware Road lift station is fully operational, the Metropolitan Council is preparing to remove their pumps, control panel, and generator from the Laurene Avenue lift station. Therefore, it is necessary for the City to install pumps and make modifications to the lift station. On October 13, 1997, Council approved plans and specifications for the modification of the Laurene Avenue lift station. Pursuant to advertisement for bids, the City opened four bids on Thursday, November 6, 1997, as follows: Company Total Bid Great Western Corporation $51,052 Merrimac Construction $57,224 Jay Brothers $59,750 Penn Construction $78,400 Engineer's estimate $50,000 The low bid (Great Western Corporation at $51,052) is approximately 2% higher than the Engineer's estimate of $50,000. Thomas Dye of SEH prepared correspondence recommending that the contract for this project be awarded to Great Western Corporation. 11