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RESOLUTION 10027 <br /> CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW <br /> COUNTY OF RAMSEY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF FLANGED SPACERS TO COMPLETE THE <br /> INSTALLATION OF THE COMMERCIAL WATER METERS <br /> WHEREAS, one of the most important services provided by Public Works is a reliable source <br /> of drinking water for the community; and <br /> WHEREAS, water meters were last replaced in 1996-97 and in 2007-08 the meter readers <br /> were replaced; and <br /> WHEREAS, Council approved Resolution 9767 on June 12, 2023, awarding a contract to <br /> Milbank Winwater Works to facilitate the City water meter replacement project; and <br /> WHEREAS, City Staff is installing the commercial water meters for this project, and it has <br /> been discovered that the larger water meter lay lengths are different from the old water meters and <br /> require flanged spacers to complete the installations; and <br /> WHEREAS, Staff reviewed scenario's to continue with the commercial water meter <br /> replacements: <br /> • Option 1 - Hire a Licensed Plumber to correct the interior plumbing so that the new meter <br /> could be installed at an estimated cost of$15,000.00 to $20,000.00 <br /> • Option 2 —Winwater would need to manufacture flanged spacers which would allow the <br /> meters to be installed without any alterations to the service line at a cost of$9.005.00 <br /> WHEREAS, the funding for these repairs is not budgeted but would be funded from the <br /> Drinking Water fund, 700-4823-7030, which includes $1,375,000.00 for the Commercial/Residential <br /> Water Meter replacement project. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View, <br /> Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows: <br /> 1. The City hereby approves the cost proposal from Milbank Winwater Works Company, St. <br /> Louis Park, MN for the purchase of flanged spacers to complete the commercial water <br /> meter change out project at the cost of$9,005.00 to be funded from 700-4823-7030. <br /> 2. The Mayor and City Administrator are hereby authorized and directed to execute all <br /> appropriate documents to effectuate the actions contemplated by this resolution. <br /> 3. The Mayor and City Administrator, Staff and consultants are hereby authorized and <br /> directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or convenient in order <br /> to accomplish the intent of this Resolution. <br /> Adopted this 9th day of December 2024 <br /> Zach Lindstrom, Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> (seal) Nyle Zikmund, City Administrator <br /> The Mounds View Vision <br /> A Thriving Desirable Community <br />