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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES July 27, 1998 Council does have the final say. Council Member Neal asked if the letters must be submitted to Ms. Anderson to be legal. Mayor Sullivan indicated the letters do need to be submitted to Ms. Anderson. Ms. Carlson stated that she will leave the letters with Ms. Anderson. She noted the letters are not a legal petition. She stated that she does not want certain names thrown out because the proper forms were not filled out. Mr. Hawkins stated that if the letters are to be part of the record, they must be submitted to Ms. Anderson. Council Member Bergeson suggested a motion be made to accept the letters and make them part of the record. Mayor Sullivan stated that Council may accept the letters into the record and include them in the discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Task Force meeting on Thursday, July 30, 1998. Council Member Lyden stated he wanted a directive sent from the Council and the letters accepted. Council Member Bergeson stated that he would like to get up to speed regarding all details and discussion before Council takes any action. Council Member Lyden asked for a five (5) minute recess. Mayor Sullivan made a motion to formally except the letters into the record and directed staff to present the letters to the Task Force for their consideration. She thanked the citizens for their input and stated the letters will be considered regarding all options at the Comprehensive Task Force meeting on Thursday, July 30, 1998. Council Member Bergeson seconded the motion. Motion carried with Council Member Dahl and Council Member Lyden voting no. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT, DAVID AHRENS Consideration of Resolution No. 98 - 115, Accept Bids and Award Construction Contract, 1998 Wear Course and Trail Paving Project - Mr. Ahrens stated the sealed bids were received and opened on Tuesday, July 21, 1998, for the 1998 Wear Course and Trail Paving project. Council action is required to award a construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder. Mr. Ahrens explained that the Council ordered the 1998 Wear Course and Trail Paving project on June 22, 1998. On July 21, 1998, two (2) sealed bids were received and opened with the following results: North Valley, Inc. Midwest Asphalt Corp. Engineer's Estimate $235,414.50 $349,783.10 $329,346.50 The number of bids received represents the late bid timing for the 1998 construction season. The bid by North Valley, Inc., is approximately 29% below the engineer's estimate. Mr. Ahrens referred to a letter from the City's consulting engineer, OSM, Inc., recommending the award of the construction contract to North Valley, Inc. 11