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Pagel A ° PRPVcD <br /> i � <br /> May 27, 1997 <br /> Mounds View City Council <br /> Council member Stigney asked if the city would want to salvage the electronic coat rack to be used during <br /> dances,etc.at the Bel Rae. It was noted that the area where the coat rack is currently located will be converted <br /> into a day care room and the council asked Mr.Whiting to look into the feasibility of salvaging the rack for <br /> another location. <br /> E. Discussion on the Demolition Bidding at the Bel Rae. <br /> Mr.Whiting noted that the city accepted bids on a portion of the demolition work at the Bel Rae. He spoke <br /> with the Construction Manager who indicated that he received three bids,none of which he feels are <br /> satisfactory. They range in price from$29,000 to$159,000. He would like to extend the bidding period a <br /> few more days. <br /> Attorney Long explained that the city would need to officially reject all bids rather than extend the bid period <br /> and then solicit new bids. <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Quick/Trude to reject all bids submitted for demolition work at the Bel Rae property. <br /> VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Trude/Koopmeiners to authorize staff to proceed with the solicitation of bids for <br /> • <br /> demolition work at the Bel Rae and to authorize the Mayor and Clerk Administrator to accept and enter into a <br /> contract with the lowest responsible bidder so that demolition work can proceed. <br /> VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br /> Mr.Whiting noted that the City of Mounds View has been authorized to receive a grant from the Minnesota <br /> Department of Children,Families&Learning in an amount not to exceed$375,000 to be used for youth <br /> organized construction at the Bel Rae. He thanked Mary Saarion for her efforts in the application process. <br /> Mayor McCarty recommended that the City Council prepare a Letter of Accommodation for Mary Saarion for <br /> all her hard work <br /> MOTION/SECOND: Koopmeiners/Trude to prepare a Letter of Accommodation to Mary Saarion for her <br /> efforts. <br /> VOTE: 5 ayes 0 nays Motion Carried <br /> REPORTS: <br /> Report of Council members: <br /> Trude: No report. <br /> Koopmeiners: No report. <br /> • Stigney: No report. <br /> Quick: No report <br />