HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 8657 RESOLUTION 8657
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVE REQUEST FOR QUOTES FOR 2017 MOUNDS VIEW BOULEVARD MEDIAN
MOWING SERVICES
WHEREAS, Mounds View Boulevard (CSAH 10) bisects the City of Mounds View and is
a significant feature of the city; and,
WHEREAS, the maintenance of the median and boulevard are a reflection on the city's
overall appearance to motorists and residents; and,
WHEREAS, one of the City Council's goals is `Focusing on corridor maintenance,
aesthetics, landscaping and appearance; pursue linkages to promote regional trailway
connectivity'; and,
WHEREAS, city staff has discussed the possibility of maintaining the median with
several contractors; and,
WHEREAS, a request for quotes has been prepared for mowing of the median and
weeding and landscape maintenance along the boulevard; and,
WHEREAS, the 2017 budget request has $12,000 assigned for median maintenance in
the Street Pavement Management (100-4470-3030) budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds View,
Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The Request for Quotes for 2017 Median Mowing and Landscape Maintenance is approved.
2. The Public Works Director is directed to contact a minimum of three vendors to solicit quotes
for the work
3. The Public Works Director is further directed to return the quotes received to City Council as
soon as practical after the February 10, 2017 submission deadline.
Adopted this 14th day of November, 2016
�oe e y, Mayor
ATTEST:
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James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)