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Mounds View City Council December 14, 2009 Regular Meeting Page 12 Ayes – 4 Nays – 1 (Stigney) Motion carried. N. Resolution 7546, Authorizing Construction Contract for City Hall Electrical Service Entrance Modifications. Public Works Director DeBar presented three quotes to provide a secondary source of electrical service for the City Hall ranging from $17,525 to $26,545, noting the engineer’s estimate was $25,000. He requested authorization to award the contract to High Mark Electric from Stacy, Minnesota. Council Member Mueller asked why this wasn’t initially done when the City Hall was remodeled several years ago. Clerk-Administrator Ericson stated at the time of the remodel it may not have been discussed to include a generator. Finance Director Beer advised that final payment has not yet been made on the generator. The City is holding a 5% retainage because several repairs are needed. Mayor Flaherty asked what will happen with the building. Public Works Director DeBar described the receptacle panel that will be placed by the Police parking lot and work to be done inside the sally port. The bid includes a 10% contingency in case something unforeseen comes up. Public Works Director DeBar advised that the generator is trailer mounted and currently located within a secured fence at one of the City’s wells. Council Member Stigney stated his understanding the generator was to be portable for the well so it should be stored at that location and moved to City Hall only if needed for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC). He noted the City already has a secondary EOC at the Fire Department. Public Works Director DeBar noted the fire station on County Road 10 does not have back up power. He advised the recommended quote was a good value at $20,000, which included consulting fees. Council Member Stigney stated the City has never needed an EOC but he would support staff’s recommendation, though with hesitancy. Mayor Flaherty agreed the generator was purchased with the intent it would be multi-use so he questioned why it would be parked at City Hall. Public Works Director DeBar stated if the generator is being used, it would be placed in the sally port. MOTION/SECOND: Gunn/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 7546, Authorizing Construction Contract for City Hall Electrical Service Entrance Modifications. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. O. Resolution 7547, Authorizing Purchases for the Mounds View Community Center Gymnasium Floor Refinishing. This item was removed upon adoption of the agenda.