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• • • COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 24, 1998 Mayor Sullivan responded to Ms. Tagg's concerns. She stated the Public Works Director/City Engineer position has been eliminated but some of those elements are needed within staff. Mr. Powell has managed the City engineering in the past. Mr. Powell has the most up to the minute information and expertise. This appointment is very appropriate for Mr. Powell to be in this position to complete projects already in progress. Council Member Lyden moved to deny the appointment of John Powell as the City's consulting engineer through December, 1999. Council Member Dahl seconded the motion. Council Member Lyden expressed concern regarding the idea of all entities becoming self serving over time. He stated the City can become self serving. The Council is in place for the residents of Lino Lakes. He stated he would like all employees of the City to be for the people of Lino Lakes. The motion failed with Council Members Bergeson and Neal and Mayor Sullivan voting no. Council Member Bergeson moved to approve the appointment of John Powell, TKDA, as the City's consulting engineer through December, 1999. Council Member Neal seconded the motion. Mayor Sullivan noted that Mr. Powell has done a good job for the City in the past. He provides reliable information and she trusted that will continue. Council Member Bergeson pointed out that with the reorganization, this position will report to the Economic Development Department which is different than in the past. He stated he hopes that will alleviate any concerns of Council Members. Motion carried with Council Member Lyden and Council Member Dahl voting no. Consideration of Resolution No. 98 -126, Accept Bids & Award Construction Contract, Otter Lake Road Realignment, John Powell - Mr. Powell stated the bids for this project were received and publicly opened on August 7, 1998. There were 13 planholders for this project who could have submitted a bid as prime contractors, of which, only two (2) actually submitted bids. As the substantial completion date for this project is October 31, 1998, many bidders may not have wanted to commit to a 1998 completion date for a project of this size given their existing workload. The low bid amount is about 20% below the Estimate of Probable Construction Costs. The difference is due to lower than expected unit prices for the pond and roadway excavation. Arnt Construction's immediate proximity to the project site enabled them to bid the excavation work, and the remainder of the project, much more aggressively than other contractors. Based on the low bid received from Arnt Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,537.036.01, and the estimated quantities for this project, the funding amounts from the various sources for the construction costs on this project are estimated as follows: