HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg112April 24, 1978 Page 15
Administrator Achen reported that Century Mercury has requested authorization to
travel from their exit on Old Highway 8 in New Brighton to County Road H and then
out onto Highway 10, due to road construction that is taking place in New Brighton,
since the road is very rough and it would be easier for them to come out to County
Road H for the time being. Administrator Achen reported that the Police Chief had
reviewed the request and feels it would not be an undue burden.
Administrator Achen reported that the City has received a planning assistance grant
from the Metro Council.
Administrator Achen stated that the County has inquired if the City would like to
see a slide presentation on the tax process and that they would be willing to put
on a special presentation if the City was interested.
Mayor Pickar stated that he would be interested in seeing it at the beginning of
an agenda session.
ATTORNEY MEYERS' REPORT
Attorney Meyers reported that there are presently three or four truck ordinance
violations before the Court and that the Court seems to really be scrutinizing them.
He added that the Court also has the Stimpson case under consideration.
Attorney Meyers reported that he will be finishing up the brief for the Mounds View
Square case by May 12.
ENGINEER HUBBARD'S REPORT
Engineer Hubbard reported that on March 27 the Council had approved the street
sweeping bid of G &L Sealcoating but that in the 80 hours that they have been
available to work, they have only worked 31 hours. He added that after two days,
the owner had come to the City and requested that he be let out of the contract.
Engineer Hubbard stated that he had checked with Attorney Meyers who advised that
the City required G &L to pay the difference between his cost and that of Clean
Sweep. However, G &L has indicated that they do not want to pay the difference
and have continued to sweep.
Engineer Hubbard stated that he was concerned with the amount of time that G &L
has taken so far and stated that the contractor has not swept the streets in the
manner that is satisfactory with the City, the citizens of Mounds View have shown
an increased interest in the street sweeping, the prolonged time period to keep
sweeping will delay other maintenance programs, the contractor has equipment that
superficially met the specs but is not in good repair, and that the days that the
operators have been late to work have tied up a truck and a city employee. Engineer
Hubbard added that he had spoken to Clean Sweep and they could be in the City by
the end of the week, and that they would have to increase their bid by five percent
and the City would have to negotiate with G &L Sealcoating for a settlement. Engineer
Hubbard estimated that it would cost approximately $3000 to finish the street sweeping,
and that $3000 had been budgeted for.
Attorney Meyers recommended that the City notify G &L Sealcoating in writing that they
are terminating the contract and request them to submit a claim for services rendered.
The claim could be presented to the Council who would decide if there are any off - setting
amounts they are entitled to.