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COUNCIL MINUTES NOVEMBER 13, 2000 Resolution No. 00 —114, Main Street Trunk Utilities, Receive Bids and Award Construction • Contract (3/5 Vote Required) John Powell — Staff advised sealed bids were received and publicly opened at 1:00 p.m. on November 7, 2000. The results of the bid opening are outlined in the staff report. City Council acting is required to award a construction contract to the lowest possible bidder. The low bid from S.J. Louis Construction, Inc., in the amount of $424,899.00, is approximately 8% below the Engineer's Estimate for this project. Staff referred to a copy of the complete bid tabulation. The cost of this project will be recovered through trunk assessments to benefiting properties including the Bluebill Ponds subdivision. The completion date for this project is June 30, 2001. Council Member Reinert asked if the City always takes the low bid. Staff advised there have been very few cases where the City did not take the low bid. The City has to be able to demonstrate that the bidder is not responsible. Council Member Reinert asked if staff is confident the low bid advised this particular company has done work for the City b complete the work properly Council Member Reinert moved to adopt Resolution Dahl seconded the motion. Motion carried unan onsistent work. Staff very confident they can 11 , as presented. Council Member Resolution No. 00 — 114 can be found int _��itt.� office. Resolution No. 00 —115, Approve, nt to the Metropolitan Council, Centerville Interceptor (3/5 Vote Required) � ow - Staff advised easements are required along the west side of Elmcrest Avenue for th a $; on of the Centerville Interceptor by the Metropolitan Council. This easement wou cate . on a small portion of the property that the City recently acquired from Lino Lake LLC. e proposed settlement from the Met Council's attorney has been reviewed by the City Atto •. ecommends approval. The estimated $20,387.56 payment from the Met Council should be acein the Surface Water Management Fund. This fund was used to purchase the underlying pro rty from Lino Lakes, LLC. Council Member Carlson moved to adopt Resolution No. 00 —115, as presented. Council Member O'Donnell seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. Resolution No. 00 —115 can be found in the City Clerk's office. Staff referred to a letter that was received from a resident regarding the individual assessment. Council Members did receive copies of the letter. Staff advised it was explained to the resident how her assessment was determined. Staff answered all her questions so she did not feel she needed to be present this evening. Staff noted they have recognized the concern regarding collecting all assessment and are looking at a computerized system. 20 •