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City Council meeting of May 1, 2006 Page 5 AWARD OF QUOTE FOR TEST WELL #5 Included in the 2006 C.I.P. is the development of Municipal Well #5 on the north end of Hugo's water system. The City has successfully secured a site for this well in the Waters Edge development. In order to develop plans for this well, it is necessary to drill a test well to complete test pumping and water quality tests. Staff solicited quotes for Test Well #5 and received three quotes for the construction of Test Well #5. The low quote was received from E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $24,874. Granger made motion, Puleo seconded, to award the construction of Test Well #5 to E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $24,874. All aye. Motion Carried. DISCUSSION ON PURCHASE OF BUILDING AT 14667 FOREST BLVD (NOSIE) At its April 17, 2006 meeting, Council discussed the proposed purchase of the building at 14667 Forest Blvd. from Chuck and Mark Nosie, at a price negotiated by staff. Council tabled action on the proposed purchase to allow staff the opportunity to negotiate further for terms and conditions. CD Director Bryan Bear and CD Intern Rachel Simone met with the Nosie brothers and have successfully negotiated a purchase agreement, with terms and conditions that will allow the City to proceed with the purchase. Puleo made motion, Granger seconded, to approve the purchase agreement for the building at 14667 Forest Boulevard, at a purchase price of $195,000, and the terms and conditions listed therein. All aye. Motion Carried. REPORT ON SUBMITTAL FOR FUNDING TH61 FROM MNDOT TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY BOARD In 2005, Council directed City staff to submit a funding application to MnDOT for improvements to TH61. MnDOT's Transportation Advisory Board notified the City by letter that funding will not be awarded for the TH61 project. WSB Engineer Chuck Rickert suggested that Council members and staff contact State legislators to keep them informed of the City's funding need. Council member Granger suggested that a committee be formed to help get funding and that this matter be placed on the next EDA agenda for discussion. REVIEW TRANSITION PLAN FOR BUSINESS AT 14529 FOREST BLVD (INTERSTATE PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT) At its April 17, 2006 meeting, Council discussed with business owner O.J. Reinhart the commencement and ceasing of activities at the Interstate Pavement Company located immediately behind the Southern Auto Sales building at 14529 Forest Blvd. After discussion, Council directed staff to work with Mr. Reinhart and his partner to develop a transition plan which would provide for complete removal of the business, with a timeframe not exceed 18 months. City staff has been communicating with Mr. Reinhart the importance of scheduling a meeting, which, unfortunately, has not been able to take place. Mr.