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Mounds View City Council August 23, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 22 MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Thomason. To Approve Resolution 5370, a Resolution Authorizing Use of Tax Increment Financing for Shower and Changing Rooms at Community Center and to Authorize Hiring of Architect, Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Bidding of Project. Ayes—3 Nays— 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. Council Member Stigney stated he thought when they set the limit on TIF at 6.2 million, this was the limit. He explained that the addition of showers could have been done at much less expense at the time of construction, and he did not believe that doing this retroactively was the thing to do. He stated in regard to TIF, there might be grant money available that can be utilized for such projects, however, TIF is not free money. He stated he did not support making this type of change at this time. F. Staff Report regarding Woodcrest Park Mitigation Project. Mayor Coughlin noted the staff report for this item had been provided earlier in the meeting. Director of Public Works Ulrich provided an overview of the bids staff had received from seven contractors for the Woodcrest Park mitigation project as follows: Arnt Construction $126,569.50 Forest Lake Contracting $126,798.60 G&L Contracting $131,416.10 FF Jedicki, Inc. $152,276.50 FM Frattalone $166,787.50 Jay Brothers, Inc. $183,237.45 W.B. Miller, Inc. $198,950.25 Director of Public Works Ulrich stated staff recommends Council award the project to the low bidder, Arnt Construction. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated there were six or seven alternates for the removal of some of the park equipment, which includes grills, picnic tables, a drinking fountain, a slab, and some associated fixtures. He stated the most expensive consideration was the removal of an approximate 4,000 feet of timbers that surround the playground equipment. He stated staff would request and recommend the Council approve the alternates as well. He noted staff thought they would advertise, and if they received a favorable bid, they would have a contractor do the removal, rather than City staff. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated the shelter located at the park was planned to be burned by the Fire Department, as an exercise. He explained that after the bids were already received, the Fire Chief expressed to staff that he had some concerns regarding the burning of the building, with relationship to smoke, and possible indications to the neighborhood, and informed staff that he would not burn the building. Director of Public Works Ulrich stated he had left a voice mail message with the Fire Chief requesting he change his mind, or provide some funds to have the contractor demolish the