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Mounds View City Council May 22, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 18 • Councilmember Flaherty asked how quickly the second bid could be obtained. Associate Planner Heller stated they could come out to measure this week and may need a week to contact the vendor and obtain the price. She advised that Hunter Douglas prices are being increased on June 1St for every store. She explained that because of the quantity, the City is receiving contract pricing. Councilmember Stigney stated the vendors may not have to come out to the City Hall since they have already been here. Associate Planner Heller stated she could do the window measurements. Mayor Marty noted this is the last meeting in May and the prices go up June 1st Councilmember Stigney suggested the Council authorize staff to take the measurements and get pricing. Mayor Marty noted the low bidder is a local business and he would like to support that low bid, noting they have provided the City with good products and workmanship without reproach. Councilmember Thomas stated again that she is not comfortable with a delay and if staff thinks they can get the additional shades for less than $2,000 and will assure the unit cost, she supports moving ahead. Councilmember Gunn returned to the meeting at 9:24 p.m. • Councilmember Flaherty stated his support to allow staff to call both low bidders and then move forward with the low bid. Mayor Marty and Councilmember Thomas accepted a FRIENDLY AMENDMENT to the motion to authorize staff to contact the two low bidders to obtain prices on the additional shades. Ayes - 4 Nays - 0 Abstain - 1 (Gunn) Motion carried. I. Resolution 6825 Approving Change Orders No. 20 through 26 for the City Hall Rehabilitation Project Public Works Director Lee explained the total amount of all change orders has been reduced from the amount given in the March 13, 2006 report of $94,751 to $93,570, and staff recommends they be approved. Mayor Marty noted the original estimate was $1.6 million and is now at $1.53 million. The Council is deleting item 21, along with other reductions so the project cost is now $1.48 million. He commended staff for these reductions and read a summary for the final estimate. Public Works Director Lee advised there may be some additional minor change orders. Mayor Marty asked about power assist handicap doors. Public Works Director Lee stated staff is researching options to add that feature into the project and will return with the results of that