HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000047_pg193July 10, 1978 Page 12
Engineer Hubbard stated that at the June 26 meeting the Council did not take any
action on the ordering of a feasibility study for a storm sewer on Woodcrest
because they did not know which consultant to refer the study to. He added that
the feasibility study could only consider two alternatives, replacement pipe or
parallel pipes, and thus would not matter if the engineering firm was a pipe
designer or ditch designer. Engineer Hubbard recommended that the firm of
Comstock and Davis do the study.
Mr. Sargent read a prepared statement from the Task Force, recommended different
engineering firms, and recommended Barr Associates for Ardan Avenue and Short,
Elliott, Hendrickson for Woodcrest, or Comstock and Davis.
Engineer Hubbard replied that the Ardan Avenue engineer had already been selected
and had most likely started on the project. Attorney Meyers added that the firm
could be changed only if a contract had not been signed or work started, unless
the City paid for the work already done.
Mr. Loeding stated the Task Force wants the right firm to do the right job, other-
wise they won't make a recommendation. Councilmember Baumgartner asked what was
the criteria to be used in selecting the right firm. Mr. Loeding replied that
they should use natural drainage.
Engineer Hubbard pointed out that the Council had already ordered the feasibility
study with four alternatives to be explored, and that a letter had been sent to
Short, Elliott and Hendrickson requesting their services. He added that the City
would have to enter into an engineering services agreement with a new firm.
Mr. Sargent asked when the Task Force would be involved. Engineer Hubbard replied
that the Task Force had discussed the four alternatives with the Council before
they were given to Short, Elliott, and Hendrickson.
Engineer Hubbard pointed out that engineering firms do not like to enter into
agreements when they know there is not much work to be done, and that when a
City has several firms and very few projects, most firms would not wish to enter
into an agreement.
Mr. Sargent stated he would like Short, Elliott and Hendrickson to do the Woodcrest
study and Comstock and Davis the Ardan Avenue study, if possible.
Councilmember Rowley pointed out that the City had originally used Comstock and
Davis then switched to Short, Elliott and Hendrickson and asked why that change
had been made. Mayor Pickar replied that the City wanted to explore the use of
another firm. Engineer Hubbard added that Short, Elliott and Hendrickson had
been selected to do the storm water report, and the City had to enter into an
agreement with them, and then decided to use them on other projects. He added
that Comstock and Davis is a much smaller firm but has served the City well.
MSP ( Pickar- Ziebarth) to contact Short, Elliott and Hendrickson in the morning
and have them do the feasibility study on Woodcrest rather than Ardan Avenue,
and that Comstock and Davis be contacted to do the study on Ardan Avenue.
A rollcall vote was taken:
Councilmember Ziebarth - aye
Councilmember Hodges - aye
Councilmember Baumgartner - aye
Councilmember Rowley - aye
Mayor Pickar - aye
5 ayes