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COUNCIL MINUTES MAY 12, 1997 • Mr. Schumacher explained the Council would like an indication of neighborhood support along • with an engineer's estimated range of cost. Mr. Ahrens said this is a smaller project and the estimated feasibility report cost is $1,500, which is recoverable from the project, if ordered. He noted the south end of the project is under State Statute 429. Council Member Kuether supported the City Engineer holding a neighborhood meeting to first determine the level of support. Council Member Kuether moved to direct the City Engineer to provide an engineer's estimate range for the feasibility report and to hold a neighborhood meeting to determine the level of property owner support. Council Member Lyden seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 65, Final Payment, 49/23 Intersection Improvement - This item was removed from the agenda upon adoption. Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 66, Accepting Bid for the Installation of the Traffic Control Signal, Lake Drive (County Road #23)/Elm Street (County Road #12) Intersection - Mr. Ahrens reported that sealed bids were received and opened on Wednesday, May 7, 1997, for the Elm Street and Lake Drive Signal System. Now, Council action is required to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Mr. Ahrens reviewed the four sealed bids which were received and noted the recommendation of the City's consulting engineer, OSM, Inc.., to award the bid to Peoples Electric Company, Inc. in the amount of $59,207. He recommended adoption of the proposed resolution. Mr. Ahrens advised this project involves a temporary installation of signals because Lake Drive will be reconstructed in the future (to 7 years). This type of installation will allow the County to widen the roadway without the need to move permanent wiring and posts. Mr. Schumacher asked if the utility poles are of an upscale design. Mr. Ahrens stated they are not but the signal does include the emergency vehicle preemption. A discussion occurred regarding the option of requiring a permanent installation and the high cost to do so in addition to the cost of relocating in the future, all of which would be borne by the City. Council Member Kuether moved to adopt Resolution No. 97 - 66. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 97 - 66 can be found at the end of these minutes. PAGE 8