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Mounds View City Council July 24, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 17 even in times of hardship. He stated he believes they have come up with a workable solution with reasonable limits. Councilmember Stigney stated he agrees with Mr. Thomas and believes the restrictions are too loose. He stated it is not the Council's duty to discuss the "meat" of the Charter, but to debate language. He stated there would be more money coming in from Medtronic in the future. He agreed with the ballot option and that the Charter puts a reasonable cap on the City's ability to spend money. Mayor Marty commended the Charter Commission for addressing and incorporating all of the Council's concerns. MOTION/SECOND: STIGNEY/GLTNN. To waive the reading and adopt Resolution 6884, Considering an Amendment to Chapter 7 of the Mounds View City Charter as Proposed by the Mounds View Charter Commission and Directing Staff to Prepare Language to be Placed on the Ballot for a Vote of the Qualified Voters at the Next General Election Pursuant to the Requirements of Minnesota Statute 4110.12. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. H. Resolution 6889 Awarding a Construction Contract for the Medtronic Utility Extension Project Director Lee stated on July 13, the City received bids for the City Utility extension project. He stated the main concern is about how the sanitary sewer will be brought under Highway 10. Director Lee explained how the bids were made with two different alternatives, the first utilizing an existing casing for the sanitary sewer, and Alternate two, which is for crossing Judicial Ditch Number One to get the sanitary sewer on the east side of the ditch where Medtronic has submitted approved plans to construct their sanitary sewer line Director Lee stated the low bid was submitted by Dave Perkins Contracting, which was $444,509, about $100,000 lower than the Engineer's projection. He stated that bid alternate number one would be an increase and it is the recommendation to go with alternate number two. Director Lee stated it is recommended the City approve the base bid for Dave Perkins without alternates number one or two. Councilmember Flaherty asked for a brief explanation about the issues. Director Lee stated there is a developer's agreement with Medtronic that the City would provide the extension. He stated the cost would be reimbursed by the developer. Councilmember Thomas asked if there would be any disruption to traffic and Director Lee responded it would not cause any disruption.