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Mounds View City Council August 27, 2001 Regular Meeting Page 7 . utilized for Mermaid expansion, which included the former Rent-All property, the Music-off-10 property, the south 361 feet of the Mounds View Business Park South plat as well as the existing Mermaid parcels. The preliminary plat was originally approved by the City Council on November 13, 2000. Due to problems working out the acquisition, the approved preliminary plat expired. He indicated this preliminary plat was consistent with the City Code regarding subdivisions. Council Member Marty asked why the trees were cut down. Community Development Director Ericson replied this was done for visibility purposes. He indicated the trees were overgrown and causing structural problems with the facility. However, trees would be replanted. MOTION/SECOND: Marty/Sonterre. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 5607, a Resolution Approving the Mermaid Addition Preliminary Plat, with Stipulations. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Acceptance of Hillview Park Shelter Bid Jim Studenski, TDKA, asked Council to award the bid to Ebert Construction in the amount of $159,400.00, with funding of $100,000.00 from the Parks Capital and the remaining balance coming out of Park Dedication fund and/or General Fund Reserves. He stated they had received six bids and felt confident they had a good cross of contractors. He stated Ebert Construction was a good contractor and he felt they would do a good job. Mayor Sonterre stated he liked low bids, but noted it was $19,000.00 less than the next lowest bid. He asked if they were comfortable with this proposal. Mr. Studenski replied they were comfortable. He stated he did not feel that some of the high bids were trying to get the job. If they got it, they got it and if they didn't, they didn't. He stated in relationship to the second and third bidders, the third bidder came in at the estimate and the intent was that TDKA did not win the project, but the confidence level with awarding for Ebert Construction was there. He stated he had no issue with awarding them this dollar amount. Council Member Stigney asked the City Administrator where the funds were coming from and stated that $100,000 was coming from the General Fund. City Administrator Miller replied it was the intent to take $59,400 from the Park Dedication Fund. Council Member Stigney asked if there was enough money in the Park Dedication Fund to pay for this. City Administrator Miller stated she believed there was. Mayor Sonterre commented that the Mermaid had made a contribution to the Park Dedication Fund, and there would be appropriate funds. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Marty. To Award the Bid to Ebert Construction in the amount of $159,400.00; with funding of $100,000.00 Parks Capital and the remaining balance coming out of Park Dedication Fund.