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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes • July 28, 1998 Page 5 1 A. Resolution 98-059,re: Award Bid for Sidewalk Reconstruction. 2 Eugene Anderson, RCM, advised that a total of six bids were received for the St. Anthony 3 Boulevard Sidewalk Reconstruction Project as well as the replacement of the existing bituminous 4 walk along the westerly side of Kenzie Terrace southerly to the existing concrete walk. It was 5 noted that the lowest responsible bidder is Standard Sidewalk, Inc., for a total bid amount of .6 $147,088.75. He added that they have contacted NSP about the utility poles on the west side of 7 Kenzie Terrace and asked them to research the feasibility of moving five poles back so they are 8 less obtrusive. It was noted that NSP is quite far behind in their work schedule due to the storm 9 activity but will be checking this option. Mr. Anderson recommended the contract be awarded 10 to Standard Sidewalk. 11 Mayor Ranallo noted that RCM sent a letter to residents on St. Anthony Boulevard but only three 12 attended the neighborhood meeting. He recommended that another letter be sent out on St. 13 Anthony letterhead under the City Manager's signature to provide residents with details 14 regarding the project, scheduling, work to be done, etc. Mr. Anderson stated they will schedule 15 this meeting. 16 Cavanaugh noted the spread between the high and low bid and asked if there is a difference 17 between the two sidewalks that would be constructed. Mr. Anderson stated there would be no 0 difference since all bid on the same specifications and set of plans. 19 Cavanaugh asked about funding from MSA for street lighting. Mr. Anderson advised there is 20 funding available for street lighting but it may not be for 100% of the costs. He stated he is also 21 not certain if it would cover the cost for ornamental-type lighting but it may include the wiring 22 and basics. Cavanaugh asked Mr. Anderson to research this option and provide information 23 since there is some interest from residents for street lighting. 24 25 Motion by Marks, second by Thuesen to approve Resolution 98-059,re: Awarding bid for 26 sidewalk reconstruction to Standard Sidewalk, Inc. for$147,088.75. 27 Motion carried unanimously 28 B. Resolution 98-060,re: Flood Relief Grant Program. 29 Todd Hubmer, WSB, explained that the City received a total of 33 applications to participate in 30 the 1998 Flood Relief Grant Program. Attempts were made to contact each of the applicants 31 either by telephone or in person to discuss the water problems they have experienced and to 32 determine their eligibility for participation in this program. Based on the applications, 33 discussions, and meetings, the following addresses meet the requirements for participation in the 34 1998 Flood Relief Grant Program: 35 1. 2801 37th Avenue NE 5. 2601 35th Avenue NE 2. 4029 Shamrock Drive 6. 2700 30th Avenue NE is 3. 4042 Fordham Drive 7. 3301 Edward Street NE 38 4. 3900 Fordham Drive 8. 3640 Penrod Lane