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COUNCIL MINUTES April 13, 1998 Mr. Ahrens stated that the bid from Perkins Contracting was rejected since it did not use the bid form supplied in Addendum No. 2. The bid from Perkins was tabulated for the new quantities and had no effect on the outcome. The number of bids received and aggressive pricing represents a competitive bidding climate for the 1998 season. The bid by S. R. Weidema, Inc., is approximately 23% below the engineer's estimate. Mr. Ahrens presented correspondence from the City's consulting engineer, OSM, Inc., recommending the award of the construction contract to S. R. Weidema, Inc. The construction costs for this project will be paid by tax increment financing. The proposed schedule for this project is as follows: Council awards bid Construction begins Substantial completion April 13, 1998 April27, 1998 June 12, 1998 Mr. Ahrens noted that the financing was lower than anticipated. Mayor Sullivan thanked him for the concern regarding financing. She then requested that they check out S. R. Weidema, Inc., from time -to -time to be assured that they are working well with the City and citizens. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 49, as presented. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 49 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 50, Declaration of Intent to Bond, Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project - Mr. Ahrens explained that the City of Lino Lakes is required by the Internal Revenue Service to declare its intent to reimburse project costs from bond proceeds prior to encumbering project costs. City Council action is necessary to adopt a resolution declaring the City's intent to finance the Lakes Addition Street Reconstruction Project with bonds. Exhibit A of the Resolution notes the amount to be bonded and is consistent with the amount of the referendum. If the proposed resolution is not adopted, the City will be required to find alternate methods to finance this project. Staff recommends that Resolution No. 98 - 50 be adopted. Council Member Lyden moved to adopt Resolution No. 98 - 50, as presented. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 98 - 50 can be found at the end of these minutes. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 51, Establish Policy on Utility Rates for Properties Outside of City Boundaries - Mr. Ahrens explained that Staff and Council previously discussed establishing utility rates charged to properties outside of the City's corporate boundaries. This policy is necessary as the City's utility system continues to the point where properties outside of Lino Lakes boundaries will request Lino Lakes utility service. The policy 16