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City Council Meeting Minutes • October 13, 1998 Page 6 1 detailed list of how the money will be spent, questioning the accuracy of WSB's proposed costs. 2 She also requested the credentials of the proposed contractor be made available to the public. 3 She added the original plans proposing a gravity-forced storm water system were obviously 4 flawed. 5 6 Mr. Hubmer stated he is proud of the accuracy of the estimate provided by WSB, adding most 7 such estimates represent a much larger variation from bids received. He added the funding has 8 been reviewed on a number of occasions, including previous Council meetings. He reviewed the 9 funding sources again, which include the Department of Natural Resources, Storm Water Utility 10 funds, as well as additional funding from the FEMA grant. He also reviewed the allocation of 11 funds for park improvements at Central and.Silver Point Park,to include excavation of material, 12 removal of park amenities, construction of storm water utilities, restoration of parks, ballfields, 13 playground equipment, sodding, and the overall provision of 100-year flood protection to the 14 citizens of St. Anthony. 15 16 Mr. Hubmer stated Richard Knutson, Inc., is a highly reputable firm which has done previous 17 work for WSB. He stressed the quality of all the firms who bid on the project. 0 John Gannon, Park Construction, Inc., addressed the Council as a representative of his firm, 20 requesting the Council's consideration. He added Park Construction submitted a bid which was 21 lower than that of Richard Knutson, Inc., for the alternate stockpiling proposal and reconstruction 22 of the parking lot. He stated the stockpile in Central Park would be a level, sodded area which 23 would be usable next spring. 24 25 Mayor Ranallo expressed concern over the loss of two parks for a full year. Mr. Gannon stated 26 since the dirt would be moved in November when parks.are not in frequent use, the stockpile 27 would be graded level with the parking lot by next spring. 28 29 Cavanaugh asked whether Park Construction could begin the project later this fall if the 30 Council's decision is delayed for 2 weeks. Mr. Gannon stated 20 working days are required to 31 complete the project. 32 33 Faust asked for the number of necessary truck loads. Mr. Gannon stated 6,900 truck loads would 34 be required. 35 36 Mr. Hubmer stated the parking lot improvements will be addressed in conjunction with Central 37 Park's improvements next year. He added the cost of stockpiling of material in Central Park is 38 prohibitive. Cavanaugh stated Mr. Hubmer and WSB initially proposed the stockpiling option. 0 Ms. Jindra expressed the Parks Commission's reluctance to move forward with plans for Central 41 Park since a physical survey has not yet been done on the park. She stated the Commission