HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7979 RESOLUTION 7979
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING GRADING AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AT LAMBERT PARK
WHEREAS, a comprehensive layout for Lambert Park was completed to better
utilize the 2.87-acre parkland space while providing more green space; and
WHEREAS, recent improvements have been completed from the comprehensive
layout, including on-street parking and a new park shelter; and
WHEREAS, addition improvements are planned that include a new baseball field,
playground replacement, and irrigation; and
WHEREAS, grading, irrigation, and turf restoration is currently needed to make the
park useable again; and
WHEREAS, public works staff solicited quotes form qualified contractors to furnish
and install an irrigation system for Lambert Park, including operating equipment, that ranged
from $19,970 to $24,000, with the low quote submitted by True North Landscaping of Ham
Lake, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, True North Landscaping provided an additional quote to grade, topsoil,
and sod approximately 1,500 square yards of grounds in and around the new park shelter
for$4,120; and
WHEREAS, monies have been included in the 2012 Budget for the above said work
under the Park Dedication Fund (451-4470-7050).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The quote proposal submitted by True North Landscaping to furnish and install an
irrigation system in Lambert Park is hereby accepted by the City. Compensation will be
on a lump sum basis of$19,970 for said services.
2. The quote proposal submitted by True North Landscaping to grade, topsoil, and sod
approximately 1,500 square yards in Lambert Park is hereby accepted by the City.
Compensation will be on a unit price basis for an estimated cost of$4,120.
3. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into agreement with True North Landscaping for said services at said price.
4. A 10% contingency of $2,400 is approved in the event that additional related or
unforeseen work is required to complete the work. The use of contingency monies will
require pre-approval by the Director of Public Works.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
ATTEST:
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)