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Mounds View City Council March 24, 1986 Regular Meeting Page Seven r,ynn Foss of Foss Sweeping, asked for a clarifica- .ion of why the street sweeping bid was awarded to someone else. He stated it was his understanding that his bid was low when they were opened. Director Thatcher explained that when the City opened the bids, none of the bidders met the requirement to provide a bid bond along with the bid, so all bids were rejected, and he called the two lowest bidders, of which Mr. Foss was one, and they both then provided it. Subsequently, the City received quotes from both the parties involved, which were lower than their original bids, and American Sweepers, Inc. was the lowest quote received. Mr. Foss stated he does not feel the bond should be required until the work is being done, and he expressed dissatisfaction that he was not awarded the bid. Councilmember Hankner stated the bidders all should have been informed that the item was going to be discussed at the March 17 agenda session. Councilmember Haake stated they have not done a good ob of notifying people when certain items are up for discussion informally at an agenda session, and that while Staff has only operated in the direction the Council has had them in the past, it should be looked at now. Clerk /Administrator Pauley stated that MAC'S capital 17. Report of improvement plan is going before the Systems Committee Clerk/ of the Met Council on March 25. Administrator Clerk /Administrator Pauley passed out draft copies of the Economic Development Plan to the Council, and stated it would be placed on the April 7 agenda session, at which time he would like feedback from the Council. Clerk /Administrator Pauley passed out proposed Resolution No. 1994, for the 1987 long term financial plan and budget calendar, and asked Council's approval. Mayor Linke stated he would like the employee reviews done before the Council discusses salaries during the budget process. lerk /Administrator Pauley explained how the system Stworis set up presently and recommended possibly going to two reviews per year, as it is important to do the review as close as possible to the financial compensation.