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Mounds View City Council May 27, 2008 Regular Meeting Page 3 A. Public Hearing to Consider an Easement Vacation at Greenfield Estates Apartments. Clerk Administrator Ericson reviewed the requested easement vacation at Greenfield Estates Apartments. He then asked that the public hearing be opened and continued to June 9, 2008 to allow time for comments from Rice Creek Watershed District. Mayor Marry opened the public hearing. MOTION/SECOND: Mueller/Hull. To Continue the Public Hearing to June 9, 2008. Ayes - 5 Nays - 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 7274 Authorizing Completion of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Quotes for the Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair Joe Rhein, consultant engineer from Bonestroo, reviewed the report on the Pinewood storm sewer situation noting that Bronson Drive was reconstructed in 1996, and storm sewer was extended from Bronson and Bell Lane North to a wetland along the eastern edge of Pinewood Elementary School. Not long after installation the pipe began to float as the water pressure increased and it heaved out of the ground in 2000. It was also found that there was a crack and the joint was beginning to pull apart. In 2004 the public works director asked them to review it and recommend repair. Mr. Rhein indicated that the crack in the pipe is large enough for a small child to climb into and it needs to be repaired. Public Works staff have secured the area to prevent anyone from climbing into it. Joe indicated that this issue is a hazard that needs to be repaired and cannot wait until the planned fix in 2009. Engineering costs are estimated to be between $6,000 and $7,000 and estimated construction costs are $45,000. Mr. Rhein indicated that they would recommend coordinating permission to use the school property for access to the site to replace the pipe. The school has indicated that during the month of July there is little activity planned at the school, so July would be an excellent time to get the job done. Mayor Marty asked whether it was appropriate to separate out the engineering from the project cost to keep the cost under the $50,000 bid requirements. Finance Director Beer indicated that they are two separate items. MOTION/SECOND: Stigney/Mueller. To Waive the Reading and Approve Resolution 7274, A Resolution Authorizing Completion of the Plans and Specifications and Solicitation of Quotes for the Pinewood Storm Sewer Repair.