1979.04.09 CC Minutes - Special Meeting

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MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE HUGO 45 CITY COUNCIL APRIL 9, 1979 The meeting was called to order by Mayor LaValle at 7:00 P.M. PRESENT: LaValle, Spitzer, Vail, Irsfeld and Schletty ABSENT: None Mayor LaValle stated that the purpose of the meeting was to further consider the bids for Project 7905, Lavatory facilities and other considerations deemed appropriate by the city Council. Engineer Kuusisto reviewed the two submitted bids, one form ONG Construction, Inc. in the amount of $14,999.00 and one from Larson Construction in the amount of x;27,963.00. The Larson bid was on the submitted specs by the engineer, whereas the 0MG bid was revised. The engineer noted that the following changes were incorporated. The plumbing as per plans and specifications except that in lieu of cast iron drain waste and vent pipe Schedule 40 ABS plastic will be used. Price includes one Kohler 5414 drinking fountain. Grab bars, toilet paper holders, towel holders, toilet partitions not included in this proposal. Floor drains to be 2" black cast iron with black strainers. Mayor LaValle stated a letter received by R.W. Dokken, Manager Leasing from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company confirmed the companies willingness to advance rent payments under the proposed lease for radio antenna and equipment space at 5524 Upper 146th Street, Hugo, Minnesota 55038. When the building is ready for occupancy, June 1 , 1979, and advancement of " 3,500.00 will be made to the City of Hugo. A letter was also introduced from J. Michael McAllister stating the city clerk has custody of 1;300.00 held in escrow to pay the cost of the insurance and performance bond that the city requires for Project 7905. The funds are non refundable unless Project 7905 is not awarded. After discussion, Councilman Spitzer introduced the following re- solution and moved its adoption: MOTION: Spitzer made motion, Irsfeld seconded to move to adopt Resolution 1979-45 awarding contract on Im- provement Project 7905 to the 0MG Construction Com- pany in the amount of x'14,999,00 for the construction of said improvement. The clerk is directed to accept the advance rental payment from Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, the $3,700.00 be withdr4wn from the capital improvement fund, and $4,800.00 be with- drawn from the special park fund with a 6% annual interest rate, these funds to appropriate the project.