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COUNCIL MINUTES JULY 14, 1997 <br />Council Member Bergeson asked if the reference to garage sale signs had been deleted. Ms. <br />Wyland indicated that the intention is to delete that section. <br />Council Member Bergeson also asked about the status of existing signs, to which Ms. Wyland <br />responded they would be "grandfathered" but updated if replaced. <br />Council Member Kuether asked if the Economic Development Committee approves, to which <br />Mr. Wessel responded in the affirmative. <br />Council Member Kuether moved to adopt the SECOND READING of Ordinance No. 12 - 97 as <br />prsented. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. <br />Ordinance No. 12 - 97 can be found at the end of these minutes. <br />CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS <br />Consideration of Resolution No. 97 - 80, Accept Bids and Award Construction Contract, <br />1997 Sealcoat Project - Mr. Ahrens reviewed the Council's approval of plans and authorization <br />of advertisement for bids for this Project at its June 23, 1997 meeting. The results of the opening <br />of bids are as follows: <br />Asphalt Surface Technology Corporation <br />Allied Blacktop <br />Bitumonious Roadways <br />Engineer's estimate <br />$ 67,500 <br />$ 87,300 <br />$ 90,750 <br />$111,500 <br />Mr. Ahrens explained the engineer's estimate was high because of information regarding <br />projected increases in the cost of certain materials used in seal coating. These projects typically <br />do not receive a high number of bids. Mr. Ahrens stated that last year only one bid was <br />submitted. AsTech has submitted an excellent bid to the City, and is a capable contractor able to <br />perform the required work for the project. <br />Mr. Ahrens explained that funds for seal coating the new streets are provided by the developer of <br />subdivisions and the City's general fund for the remaining streets. The developer contribution is <br />$31,237.67, and the City general fund amount is $36,262.33. <br />The proposed project schedule is as follows: <br />Council awards bid <br />Construction begins <br />Substantial completion <br />July 14, 1997 <br />July 28, 1997 <br />August 15, 1997 <br />Staff recommends that Resolution No. 97 - 80 be adopted. <br />10 <br />