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Mounds View City Council January 9, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 5 Councilmember Gunn stated the technical school might also have a list of contractors who are willing to work with students. Councilmember Flaherty suggested staff also contact the Builders Exchange. Public Works Director Lee stated staff will research that option and commented on the importance of assuring consistency and fairness in how this project is bid and awarded. MOTION/SECOND: Gumi/Stigney. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6715 Authorizing the Re-Advertisement for Bids and Setting a Bid Date for the Groveland Park Building Replacement Project. Councilmember Flaherty offered a friendly amendment to add language indicating: "bid alternates will be accepted and reviewed." Councilmembers Stigney and Gunn accepted this friendly amendment. Ayes-4 Nays-0 Motion carried. E. Resolution 6717 Approving the Plans and Specifications and Authorizing the Advertisement for Bids and Setting a Bid Date for the Random Park • Building Replacement Project Public Works Director Lee stated that this project is moving along and the existing building was demolished very quickly. He noted the estimated construction cost is $221,425 based on the plans and specifications. This compares to the estimated construction cost of $231,000 based on the previous report that was presented. He noted the project includes a new parking lot and sidewalk to access the building. The plan also includes a storm water treatment area to increase water quality. Public Works Director Lee advised that the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission and staff recommend several bid alternates be added, equaling $35,000. The bid alternates are to remove some interior walls and mechanical work, plumbing, and to change the south entrance. Public Works Director Lee displayed a floor plan of the building and explained the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission's consideration and recommendation to remove the walls around the storage room. However, the Commission felt it would be advantageous to retain the walls around the office area. The other recommended change deals with plumbing. He pointed out the location of the vending area and explained the recommendation to move the sink into the vending area so it can act as a serving area. The cost for that change is $5,000. The third recommended change deals with the entrance doors into the building. He noted that there are currently two doors entering the building and Code requires that the doors open out. It is recommended that the two existing doors be removed and one door be inserted that opens out, which will comply with the Code. • Public Works Director Lee stated staff recommends the Council approve the plans and