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April 24, 1978 Page 15 <br />Administrator Achen reported that Century Mercury has requested authorization to <br />travel from their exit on Old Highway 8 in New Brighton to County Road H and then <br />out onto Highway 10, due to road construction that is taking place in New Brighton, <br />since the road is very rough and it would be easier for them to come out to County <br />Road H for the time being. Administrator Achen reported that the Police Chief had <br />reviewed the request and feels it would not be an undue burden. <br />Administrator Achen reported that the City has received a planning assistance grant <br />from the Metro Council. <br />Administrator Achen stated that the County has inquired if the City would like to <br />see a slide presentation on the tax process and that they would be willing to put <br />on a special presentation if the City was interested. <br />Mayor Pickar stated that he would be interested in seeing it at the beginning of <br />an agenda session. <br />ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT <br />Attorney Meyers reported that there are presently three or four truck ordinance <br />violations before the Court and that the Court seems to really be scrutinizing them. <br />He added that the Court also has the Stimpson case under consideration. <br />Attorney Meyers reported that he will be finishing up the brief for the Mounds View <br />Square case by May 12. <br />ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT <br />Engineer Hubbard reported that on March 27 the Council had approved the street <br />sweeping bid of G &L Sealcoating but that in the 80 hours that they have been <br />available to work, they have only worked 31 hours. He added that after two days, <br />the owner had come to the City and requested that he be let out of the contract. <br />Engineer Hubbard stated that he had checked with Attorney Meyers who advised that <br />the City required G &L to pay the difference between his cost and that of Clean <br />Sweep. However, G &L has indicated that they do not want to pay the difference <br />and have continued to sweep. <br />Engineer Hubbard stated that he was concerned with the amount of time that G &L <br />has taken so far and stated that the contractor has not swept the streets in the <br />manner that is satisfactory with the City, the citizens of Mounds View have shown <br />an increased interest in the street sweeping, the prolonged time period to keep <br />sweeping will delay other maintenance programs, the contractor has equipment that <br />superficially met the specs but is not in good repair, and that the days that the <br />operators have been late to work have tied up a truck and a city employee. Engineer <br />Hubbard added that he had spoken to Clean Sweep and they could be in the City by <br />the end of the week, and that they would have to increase their bid by five percent <br />and the City would have to negotiate with G &L Sealcoating for a settlement. Engineer <br />Hubbard estimated that it would cost approximately $3000 to finish the street sweeping, <br />and that $3000 had been budgeted for. <br />Attorney Meyers recommended that the City notify G &L Sealcoating in writing that they <br />are terminating the contract and request them to submit a claim for services rendered. <br />The claim could be presented to the Council who would decide if there are any off - setting <br />amounts they are entitled to. <br />