03-16-15 Worksession CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
Richfield, Minnesota
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S ecial Cit Council Worksession
March 16, 2015
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Goettel at 6:15 p.m. in the Bartholomew Room.
Council Members Debbie Goettel, Mayor; Edwina Garcia; Pat Elliott; Michael Howard (arrived at
Present: 6:25 p.m.): and Tom Fitzhenry (arrived at 6:35 p.m.).
Staff Present: Steven L. Devich, City Manager; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Kristin
Asher; Assistant Public Works Director; and Cheryl Krumholz, Executive
Coordinator.
Item # 1 DISCUSSION REGARDING the 66TH STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Public Works Director Eastling and Assistant Public Works Director Asher discussed the 66th
Street Reconstruction Project including the increased project cost estimates from Hennepin County,
the City recommendation to delay the 76th Street and 65 Street projects to assist in the increased
costs to the City for 66th Street; and the history of the use of street reconstruction bonds and
municipal state aid (MSA) funds.
Mayor Goettel asked for an explanation for the increased cost estimates.
Jim Grube and Maury Hooper, Hennepin County, explained the increased project cost
estimates, including the lane mile estimate and the heavier bidding competition environment now than
in 2011 when the original project estimates were determined.
Mr. Grube added that Hennepin County stands by Richfield as a full partner in this project.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 6:58 p.m.
Date Approved: March 24, 2015 --�
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