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Mounds View City Council February 13, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 15 I. Resolution 6740 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Random Park 1 Building Replacement Project 2 3 Director of Public Works Lee explained that the City Council approved the plans and 4 specifications for the Random Park Building Replacement Project and authorized the 5 advertisement for bids. He explained that the Council also approved an alternate design for the 6 parking lot. 7 8 Director of Public Works Lee noted that six bids were received and low bids were reviewed. He 9 stated that staff recommends awarding the contract to Jay Bros. Incorporated for the Random 10 Park Building Replacement Project. Staff recommends bid alternate B because of less grading 11 needed, addition of four parking stalls and lower cost than Bid Alternate A. 12 13 Councilmember Flaherty stated he preferred Bid Alternate B to control the traffic better. 14 15 Councilmember Gunn stated she preferred Bid Alternate B to bring traffic away from 16 playground, as it has always been a concern for her. 17 18 Director of Public Works Lee stated Staff has contacted the property owners adjacent to the south 19 and they do not have any issues with Bid Alternate B. 20 21 Mayor Marty stated his only concern was if the residents in area would have concern, and since 22 they do not, Alternate B is a better all-around plan with site work needed and a bigger parking 23 lot. 24 25 MOTION/SECOND: THOMAS/GUNN. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6740 26 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Random Park Building Replacement Project. 27 28 Councilmember Stigney stated it was a shame the bid from Olympic Construction fell through as 29 it went from $186,000 to $244,000. 30 31 City Attorney Riggs stated that based on information that the City has, there were clearly some 32 irregularities with the lowest bid. 33 34 Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 35 36 J. Resolution 6737 Supporting the County Road 10 Trailway Project and 37 Consequent Department of Natural Resources Trailway Grant Application 38 39 Director of Public Works Lee explained that the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing 40 the preparation of a preliminary feasibility report and the selection of a consultant for the County 41 Road 10 Trailway, Lighting, and Landscape Project. He noted it is recommended the City 42 Council approve a resolution supporting the County Road 10 Trailway Project and consequent 43 Department of Natural Resources trailway grant application. 44 45