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COUNCIL MINUTES DECEMBER 9, 1996 CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consider Bids for Building Janitorial Service - Mr. Ahrens explained that sealed bids were received and opened in November 1996 by staff for a two (2) year janitorial contract. Ten bids were opened ranging from a low of $24,509.52 to a high of $202,824.00. The low bidder is Diamond Cleaning Service. They have provided insurance coverage and their references and background check is satisfactory. Mr. Ahrens said that since the Diamond Cleaning Service bid was much lower that the second lowest bidder, he verified with them that they did understand the contract and also understood what supplies they would be supplying. Council Member Kuether moved to direct the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the standard service agreement with Diamond Cleaning Service. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consider Approval of Entering into a Joint Powers Agreement, Wellhead Protection Plan - Mr. Ahrens explained that each water supplier in the State of Minnesota is required to prepare a Wellhead Protection Plan. This plan includes a determination of wellhead protection areas around the City's wells to allow the City to determine if there is potential for well contamination. Ten cities in Anoka County have tentatively agreed to enter into a Joint Powers Agreement to have one consulting firm work for the cities to prepare a common Wellhead Protection Plan. Considerable savings can be realized by each city having one consultant work for the ten cities as compared to each city hiring their own consultant. The agreement outlines that the cities will first meet and request proposals from firms capable of performing the required work. Upon receipt of the proposals the amount of Lino Lakes' share will be known. If the City feels that our portion of the work is too high, the City can withdraw from the agreement without incurring any cost. Lino Lakes share of the work is 5.2% of the total cost. Mr. Ahrens said that the City could save about half of what it would cost if the City hired their own consultant. Council Member Lyden moved to authorize and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Wellhead Protection Joint Powers Agreement. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 96 - 154, Designation of Municipal State Aid Street, Fourth Avenue from Lilac Street to the Correctional Facility - Mr. Ahrens explained that on November 11, 1996, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 96 - 147 agreeing to the change in jurisdiction for a portion of Fourth Avenue from the State to the City. The change in jurisdiction allows the City to place this segment of street on the City Municipal State Aid System (MSAS). Per State Statute the mileage of this street segment is above the City's normal 20% cap on MSAS mileage. The attached resolution places PAGE 2