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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 03, 2013 Page 3 of 5 CONNECTING WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Nelson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. ITEM 11: SECTION 34 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS – PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING; ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT; ACCEPT BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT City Engineer Griffin gave summary overview of the project. It entails 16 parcels and 9 property owners. There are currently three developments in the works: Boulder Ponds, Savona, and Hammes Estates. Project is 100% assessed to developers. Involves obtaining Permanent and Temporary Construction Easement Agreements, as well as Petition and Waiver Agreements. City received very good bids - about $100K under budget. City Administrator Zuleger noted that City also received 100% petition agreement from property owners. This is quite an accomplishment. He thanked all staff for the hard work. City Attorney Snyder was especially commended for sacrificing his vacation to complete these efforts. There are some minor clerical issues still being completed. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:50PM. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Meeting opened at 7:50PM. Mayor Pearson called for public input three times. There was no public participation. MOTION: Council Member Nelson moved TO CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING AT 7:50PM. Council Member Reeves seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Public Meeting closed at 7:50PM. MOTION: Council Member Smith moved TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-72, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT, ACCEPTING THE BIDS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,701,884.50, FOR THE SECTION 34 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS. Council Member Bloyer seconded the motion. City Attorney Snyder asked for motion to be contingent on staff receipt of required documents sufficient to ensure 100% developer paid for. This was a friendly amendment to motion. AMENDED MOTION: TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013-72, ORDERING THE IMPROVEMENT, ACCEPTING THE BIDS, AND AWARDING A CONTRACT TO REDSTONE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,701,884.50, FOR THE SECTION 34 WATER AND SEWER UTILITY EXTENSION IMPROVEMENTS CONTINGENT ON STAFF RECEIPT OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS SUFFICIENT TO ENSURE 100% DEVELOPER PAID FOR. Council thanked staff and noted their relief. MOTION PASSED 5-0. Council Member Smith commented that this is a big deal. ITEM 12: 2013 CITY OF LAKE ELMO RETREAT SUMMARY City Administrator Zuleger gave overview of the retreat report. Once approved, staff would like to post online. Mayor Pearson clarified 2013-2015 TIF strategy was just a strategy. Mr. Zuleger stated that it was. Council consensus was that the retreat and the recap were great.