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LAKE ELMO CITY COUNCIL MINUTES AUGUST 17, 1993 6. CITY ENGINEER'S REPORT: A. Award bid for 1993 Patch & Overlay The Council received a memo from Larry Bohrer dated August 13, 1993 reporting eight bids were submitted for the 1993 Bituminous Overlays and Patching and Bituminous Consulting and Contracting submitting the low bid. The low bid contains $5,992 of patching which is intended to be paid out of the Maintenance Department's budget for patching. Bohrer provided assessment rates based on low bid (8-12-93) for the 1993 overlays. M/S/C Johnson/Johnston - to adopt Resolution No 93-62 awarding the bid for the 1993 Patch and Overlay to the low bidder, Bituminous Consulting and Contracting for $182,662.50. (Motion carried 4-0). B. 1993 MSA Project:Letter from Dick Johnson In regard to the underestimation of the anticipated cost of the project by the city engineer, Council member Johnson submitted a letter to the Council and City Engineer suggesting cost savings on the 1993 MSA improvement project. City Engineer Bohrer provided the council a copy of Authorization for Professional Services agreement for the 1993 MSA Project Jamaca Avenue and Lake Jane Trail. Bohrer reported that TKDA has spent $6,500 over what was authorized and they will absorb this cost. The council is asking TKDA to not reduce the level of effort, but reduce the billing that results in that effort for the construction phase. Bohrer will bring the council's concerns to TKDA and prepare an additional response for the September 7th meeting. C. 1993 MSA Project Resolution requesting advanced encumbrance of State Aid Funds M/S/C Johnson/Johnston - to adopt Resolution No. 93-63, A Resolution requesting advanced encumbrance of State Aid Funds for 1993 MSA Project. (Motion carried 4-0). In regard to NSP's tree trimming policy, Bohrer reported the appropriate NSP representative has been contacted and a meeting will be arranged with resident, John Conrad. 7. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT: None 8. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS: Mayor John has been meeting with the subcommittee and Parks Commission in relation to establishing bicycle/walking trails throughout the city. They are making excellent progress in terms of defining where possible trails could exist.