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02-08-05 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Regular Meeting February 8, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:33 p.m. Members Present: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; Bill Kilian; and Sue Sandahl. Staff Present: Steve Devich, Acting City Manager; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Brad Sveum, Acting Fire Services Director; Chris Regis, Finance Manager; John Stark, Assistant Community Development Director; Bruce Nordquist, Housing and Redevelopment Manager; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney. Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, addressed the City Council regarding traffic flow on 77th Street - signal cycle for vehicles and pedestrians at 77th StreetlLyndale Avenue and bus stop at 76th Street/Newton Avenue. Public Works Director Eastling explained the signal is traffic activated but it could be malfunctioning. He also explained how the pedestrian crossing signal functioned. Acting City Manager Devich stated information will be provided to the City Council regarding Mr. Hall's concerns. Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council Meetinq of Januarv 19. 2005; (2) Special City Council Meetinq of January 20. 2005; (3) Special City Council Worksession of January 25. 2005; and (4) Reqular City Council Meetinq of Januarv 25, 2005. Council Meeting Minutes -2- February 8, 2005 Item #1 Motion carried 5-0. Mayor Kirsch presented a Certificate of Achievement for Financial Reporting to City of Richfield Finance Manager Chris Regis. Item #2 Council Member Rosenberg reported the Richfield Beautiful Home and Garden Tour this year will include artist, Ellen Stinger, doing a garden watercolor. Council Member Rosenberg reported on the Richfield Public School District's strategic planning session. Mayor Kirsch reported on the recent Augsburg Park Family Fun Day and commended staff for the success of the event in spite of the lack of snow. Council Member Sandahl announced the League of Women Voters is organizing a meeting with the Richfield Chamber of Commerce to discuss gambling in Minnesota on March 10 at noon at Wood Lake Lutheran Church. She requested a Special City Council meeting notice be prepared. Council Member Kilian reported the community representatives of the MSP Noise Oversight Committee have scheduled four town hall meetings during February and March to better inform residents who surround the airport about some critical and current airport issues. Meetings will be held: Item #3 Item #4 . . . . Mendota Heights Bloomington Minneapolis Richfield February 17 February 24 March 3 March 10 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the aqenda. Motion carried 5-0. A. Approved continuing public hearing to February 22, 2005 regarding resolution authorizing property tax abatement for certain property (Cedar Point redevelopment area) in City of Richfield S.R. No. 24 Council Meeting Minutes -3- February 8, 2005 B. Approved first reading of transitory ordinance providing funding for certain capital improvements from Special Rey~nuE; .Fund and scheduling public hearing and second reading for March 8, 2005 S.H. No. 25 C. Approved resolution authorizing acceptance of public health grants award to City of Richfield in 2005 S. R. No. 26 RESOLUTION NO. 9579 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF ALL GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED BY THE CITY OF RICHFIELD TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT THE WORK THE CITY IS DOING TO HAVE A STRONG PUBLIC HEALTH RESPONSE SYSTEM AND A COMMUNITY HEALTH BOARD AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO ADMINISTER THE FUNDS IN ACCORDANCE WITH GRANT AGREEMENTS AND TERMS PRESCRIBED BY DONORS This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9579 in Resolution Book No. 75. D. Approved resolution authorizing Richfield Public Safety Department to accept donation of $1,000 from Wal-Mart Foundation for Police Division Canine Unit S.R. No. 27 RESOLUTION NO. 9580 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING RICHFIELD PUBLIC SAFETY/POLICE TO ACCEPT A DONATION OF $1,000 FROM THE WAL-MART FOUNDATION TO BE APPLIED TO THE POLICE CANINE UNIT This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9580 in Resolution Book No. 75. E. Approved changing cellular telephone antenna configuration by Verizon Wireless at Penn Avenue water tower S.R. No. 28 F. Approved bid minutes and tabulation and award of contract to Rice Lake Construction, Inc. for renovation of filter #6 in Water Treatment Plant in amount of 388,600 S. R. No. 29 MlWroge, S/Rosenberg to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item #5 None. Item #6 Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 30 regarding a second reading of an ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on development of certain properties at the Council Meeting Minutes -4- February 8, 2005 intersection of 66th Street and Portland Avenue directing a Planning Study and Resolution authorizing a summary publication of the ordinance (continued from January 25,2005). M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearina. Motion carried 5:.:.0. M/Kilicm, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the second readina of Bill No. 2005,..2 establishina. a one year moratorium .on the development of certain properties.at the intersection of 66th Street and Portland Avenue and directina that a planninastudvbe .conducted. that it be published in the official newspa~er and that it be made. part .of these minutes. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg that the followina.resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: . . RESOLUTION NO. 9581 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL NO. 2005-2 75. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9581 in Resolution Book No. Housing and Redevelopment Manager Nordquist reported on the on-going communication plan with residents. Mayor Kirsch encouraged resident participation and attendance at meetings to provide their input. Item #7 Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 31 regarding a second reading of an ordinance establishing a one-year moratorium on development of certain properties in 1-494 Corridor guided for regional commercial/office uses and a resolution authorizing a summary publication of the ordinance. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearina. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the second readina of Bill 2005-3 establishina a one year moratorium on the development of certain properties in the 1-494 Corridor that are auided for reaional commercial/office uses. that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes; and that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9582 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL NO. 2005-3 Council Meeting Minutes -5- February 8, 2005 Council Member Wroge expressed concern for the specific area of 1-494/Nicollet Avenue where a CVS and possible Wendy's ac~,proposed. He reviewed the estimated increase in taxes payable in 2005 for that area as it currently is developed and with the proposed development. He stated this area works for a CVS and they're not asking for a City subsidy. Council Member Wrage stated he would not support the moratorium and that litigation is a possibility when the CVS fits in with what's there now. Council Member Sandahl stated it was a practical matter to support the moratorium because there is a need to have the Comprehensive Plan be in accordance with the zoning ordinance and the vision of the City. Council Member Sandahl questioned the estimated taxes for the proposed development. Assistant Community Development Director Stark explained the tax figures and that some interpretation is necessary. He added that staff found the market value for the proposed CVS drugstore higher than realistic and difficult to substantiate. Council Member Wroge stated the value is for the entire site and that he had seen this figure previously. Mr. Stark explained the CVS developer was contacted and confirmed the $5 million figure used by the assessor. Council Member Sandahl stated the data was interesting but not appropriate because it does not apply to the whole 1-494 Corridor. Council Member Wrage stated he is concerned with the appearance that, in some instances, the City is jumping around on development with no consistency. Council Member Kilian expressed support for the moratorium because of the Comprehensive Plan and zoning issues on this gateway to the City and the need for higher-end development. Mayor Kirsch expressed support for the moratorium based on Comprehensive Plan consistency. Motion carried 4-1. 0Nroge opposed.) This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9582 in Resolution Book No. 75. Item #8 Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No.'s 32 and 33 (Items 8 and 9) regarding a second reading of an ordinance modifying the electric franchise fee on Northern State Power d/b/a Xcel Energy for providing electric service within the City of Richfield, a second reading of an ordinance modifying the gas franchise fee on Centerpoint Energy for providing gas service in the City of Richfield, and resolutions authorizing a summary publication of both ordinances. Council Meeting Minutes -6- February 8, 2005 Acting City Manager Devich clarified that the cumulative annual fees generated by the 10% increase amount is approximately $60,000 with a full year of collections - not $40-50,000 as stated in the Staff Report. Acting City Manager Devich sta,ted the public hearing for Items 8 and 9 could be conducted together with separate motions on the ordinanGes and resolutions. Betty Gustafson, 7327 Thomas Averue, spoke against the franchise fees and stated they were increased because no one complained. She added there is sales tax applied to the franchise fees. Robert Hall, 7309 Oliver Avenue, questioned the sequence of the City Council action taken to implement the increase. He asked what would happen if the ordinance was not unanimously approved by the City Council as stated is necessary in the Staff Report since the increase is already being collected. He stated there should be one fee with one utility to hold costs down. He questioned how the rates were determined and said the fee should be based on usage, not a flat fee, so it more closely mirrors how property taxes are assessed. The franchise fee is more equitable than a street light utility fee. He suggested the City Council reconsider a' better remedy for the next budget year. City Attorney Thomson clarified that the unanimous approval by City Council is not with respect to the ordinance, but the resolution authorizing summary publication of the ordinance which is required by the Charter. ' City Attorney Thomson explc;lined the sequence of action for the franchise fee increase. The ordinances implementing the fees were approved last year. The City has a form of a contract with the utility companies that already provides that the fees may increase and the company may simply accept the increase. The City's annual budget process provides an opportunity for the City Council to review and ,discuss the franchise fees. The City Council agreed to increase the fees and the companies accepted, which was legally sufficient. The City's legal counsel thought it appropriate to put the increased fees into an ordinance. If the City Council does not approve the ordinance, the legality of the fee increa$es is not impacted under the franchise agreement. Mayor Kirsch stated the franchise fees do come before the City Council as part of the budget. Council Member Wroge asked why the largest fee is for electric and the least for gas. Acting City Manager Devich explained that when the franchise fees where originally adopted there was careful review and consideration of charging based upon usage or per meter. The companies preferred the fee by meter which provided a consistent budgetable fee, not based upon weather. The fees were modeled after other cities and considered the fairest. Council Member Wroge requested the City Council be provided an explanation regarding the discrepancy in fees and the number of class categories. George Holter, 6424 Emerson Avenue, expressed agreement with Mr. Hall's comments. Government is being made more complicated and asked the City Council to repeal the fee or change to the usage base. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, spoke in opposition to the increased fees because of the burden placed on small households. The sales tax on the fees should be reviewed by the City Council if continued. He also stated the City should seek a legislative change to avoid tax stacking. o:'"!:t<:'i',:_,-:;.":;;;:'"'):';''',''''';>''' Council Meeting Minutes -7- February 8, 2005 M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearinqs for Items 8 and 9. Motion carried 5-0. M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the second readinq of Bill 2005-4 modifyinq the electric franchise fee on Northern States Power d/b/a Xcel Enerqy for providinq electric service within the City of Richfield, that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes; and that the followinq resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9583 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX E OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE WHICH PERTAINS TO THE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Council Member Wroge stated the franchise fee should be used as a tool for emergency uses and expressed concern that the Legislature may put a property tax freeze in place leaving the City with the only option of increasing fees or laying off staff. There is no sales tax on property tax and the franchise fees should be revisited. Council Member Wroge said the franchise fees cover what property tax already pays - tree replacement and street maintenance. The cost of services should not be hidden in franchise fees but rather charge for the actual fee. Council Member Sandahl stated it's not known what the Legislature will do with levy limits and if they're restricted, the franchise fees are one consistent alternative source of revenue for street maintenance. Taxes need to be paid to cover the cost of services that residents rely on and a big jump in taxes is not wanted. She expressed support for the increased fees. Council Member Kilian expressed agreement with many of Council Member Wroge's comments. The funds are needed to get the job done. There is a fairness concern and hoped to continue the review of the franchise fees during the budget process and not assume the fees will always be there. Mayor Kirsch asked Acting City Manager Devich if the franchise fees are reviewed during the budget. Acting City Manager Devich said yes. Council Member Rosenberg stated the City Council had no other choices last year when the franchise fees were implemented. The amount of the fees is distributed fairly and there are benefits to this good deal. Council Member Wroge stated there needs to be a change in property taxes and the City Council will need to be held responsible. Homeowners won't mind an increase of $38 to their property taxes because the work needs doing. Council Member Sandahl stated she anticipated that tree replacement costs are more than $38 and requested the Acting City Manager to provide that information to the City Council. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9583 in Resolution Book No. 75. Council Meeting Minutes -8- FepTlJary 8, 2005 Item #9 M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg that this constitutes the second readino of Bill 2005-5 modifvino the oas franchise fee on CenterPoint Enerov for providino Qas service within the City of Richfield. that it be published in the official newspaper and that it be made part of these minutes; and that the followino resolution be adopted. that it be. spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9584 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO APPENDIX E OF THE RICHFIELD CITY CODE WHICH PERTAINS TO THE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9584 in Resolution Book No. 75. City AttorneY Thomson stated the City Council may wish to revisit the resolution on Item 7. Thevote was 'ei single motion to approve the ordinance ~nd resolution and passed 4-1. The resolution must pass by unanimoUs vote of the City Council to authqrize a summary publication of the ordinance; otherWise the entire ordinance will be pUblished.as required by the Charter. A summary publication would be a gre~t cost savings to the City: .. City Attorney Thomson explained one Council Mempsr of the prevailing vote could move to reconsider the resolution and vote on it as a separate item. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to reconsider the resolution authorizino a summary publication of the ordinance. Motion carried 5-0. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg that the foII owino resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these. minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9582 RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMARY PUBLICATION OF BILL NO. 2005-3 Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9582 in Resolution Book No. 75. Item #10 Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 34 regarding a resolution authorizing an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit for the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Avenue, to allow extension in Seasonal Sports Facility hours in R- single family residential zoning district. Council Meeting Minutes -9- February 8,2005 Jill Reilly, Academy of Holy angels, clarified that the additional hours will be an option when the dome is up; activities end at midnigbtto allow clean up .until12:30 a.m. -:i-;:(:"H;;-;'.~('C-.".'- ';., M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to close the public hearinQ. Motion carried 5-0. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followinQ resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9585 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 6600 Nicollet Avenue 75. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9585 in Resolution Book No. Council Member Wroge confirmed with the City Attorney that he could vote on this item even though he is an Academy of Holy Angel's employee but has no financial interest in this item. City Attorney Thomson agreed. Council Member Sandahl stated support for the resolution because the extended hours benefit the community as a Family-Friendly resource. Item #11 Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 35 regarding a resolution authorizing a Conditional Use Permit at 6417 Lyndale Avenue (Wood lake Plaza Shopping Center) to allow a restaurant with customer seating in a C-2 general commercial zoning district. Claudia Zermeno, applicant, was present for questions. Council Member Wroge asked how many people could be served at a time. Ms. Zermeno said there are five tables so 20 people could be served. M/Rosenberg, SlWroge to close the public hearinQ. Motion carried 5-0. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followinQ resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9586 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR RESTAURANT WITH CUSTOMER SEATING AT 6417 L YNDALE AVENUE SOUTH 75. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9586 in Resolution Book No. Council Meeting Minutes -10- February 8, 2005 Item #12 Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 36 regarding disciplinary hearings regarding resolutions imposing civil enforcement on alcohol establishments in Richfield that recel1tlyunderwent alcohol compliance checks conducted by Richfield Public Safety staff and failed by sellin~ alcohol to underage youth. Pu'hket Thai - 6345 Penn Avenue - Sisaketh Chanthalakee admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. M/Sandahl, S/Kilian that the followina resoJution be_adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that.it be made part:;of .these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9587 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING ON., SALE WINE AND 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR PU'HKET THAI, 6345 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCQHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE 75. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9587 in Resolution Book No. Richfield Mobil Mart - 6744 Penn Avenue - Mark Olson admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. . M/Sandahl, S/Kilian thalthe f.ollowina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9589 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSES FOR RICHFIELD MOBIL MART, 6744 PENN AVENUE SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE Council Member Wroge asked what 10 system was in place. Mr. Olson explained their policy and procedures. Council Member Wroge suggested he consider the same system as the City's municipal liquor stores. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9589 in Resolution Book No. 75. Rainbow Foods - 140 East 66th Street - Randy Drescher admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. M/Sandahl, S/Kilian that the followina resolution be adopted. that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: Council Meeting Minutes -11- February 8, 2005 RESOLUTION NO. 9588 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OF;r=~SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR RAINBOW FOODS, 140 EAST 66TH STREET SOUTH, AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9588 in Resolution Book No. 75. Fred Babcock V.F.W. Post No. 5555, Inc. - 6715 Lakeshore Drive - Gene Ng admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. M/Sandahl, S/Kilian that the followinQ resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9590 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE CLUB ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSES FOR FRED BABCOCK, V.F.W., POST NO. 5555, INC., d/b/a FOUR NICKELS FOOD AND DRINK, 6715 LAKESHORE DRIVE; AND IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR FIRST TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9590 in Resolution Book No. 75. Kwik Way Foods - 7701 Portland Avenue - Dinesh Tandon admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. M/Sandahl, S/Kilian that the followinQ resolution be adopted, that it be spread in the resolution book and that it be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9591 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR KWIK WAY FOODS, 7701 PORTLAND AVENUE SOUTH, AND; IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9591 in Resolution Book No. 75. Superamerica - 7720 Nicollet Avenue - John Saranzak admitted the violation occurred and stipulated to the suspension and civil penalty. RESOLUTION NO. 9592 RESOLUTION SUSPENDING THE OFF-SALE 3.2 PERCENT INTOXICATING MALT LIQUOR LICENSE FOR SUPERAMERICA, 7720 NICOLLET AVENUE SOUTH, AND; IMPOSING A CIVIL PENALTY FOR SECOND TIME ALCOHOL COMPLIANCE FAILURE 75. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9592 in Resolution Book No. Item #13 Acting City Manager Devich stated legislative updates will be provided on a regular basis as information is available. Council Meeting Minutes -12- February 8, 2005 Item #14 M/Roseriberg, S/Sandahl that the fOllowinQ claims and pavrolls be approved: M & I BANK AlP Checks: 137971 - 138331 PAYROLL 39637 - 39642 TOTAL $ 1,123,895.65 $ 502,504.77 $ 1,626,400.42 Motion carried 5-0. Item #15 Jim Lynn, b.ynn & Associates, distributed the interview questions and provided instructions to the City Council on th~ process. The interview was conducted. At the end of the interview, Mr. Lynn stated the psychological evaluation and staff feedback would be provided to the City Council by direct mail. Council Member Sandahl st.ated thenext step of the recruitment process is to make the City Manager appointment at the April 22 Regular City Council meeting. City Attorney Thomson stated the City Council would now go into a Closed Executive Session to discuss potential litigation. She explained that for three years the Minnesota Department of Public Safety has declined to re-imburse the City for expenses due under State Statute. The various options to resolve this dispute and the City's position are to be discussed in absolute confidence to render legal advice. Item #16 Mayor Kirsch adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 9:12 p.m. to continue with the City Council Closed Executive Session in the Executive Conference Room. The Mayor noted that the Council would reconvene in the Council Chambers after the Closed Executive Session concluded. The Closed Executive Session was convened pursuant to M.S. 13D.05,subd. 3(b). Item #17 The Regular City Council meeting was reconvened and adjourned by unanimous consent at 10:04 p.m. Council Meeting Minutes -13- Date Approved: February 22, 2005 .~ ~ (/ '/c ! .../,. /{ j' Cheryl K1Jl11holz t Recording Secretary ~ CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Bid Opening January 27,2005 2:00 pm 2005 Filter No.6 Renovation Bid No. 05-01 Pursuant to requirements of Resolution NO.1 015, a meeting of the Administrative Staff was called by Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk, who announced that the purpose of the meeting was to receive, open and read aloud, bids for 2005 Filter No.6 Renovation, bid no. 05- 01, as advertised in the official newspaper on January 13, 2005. Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk Robert Hintgen, Acting Utility Superintendent Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative The following bids were submitted and read aloud: Bidder's Name Total Base Bid Total Part 2 Total Bid Amount Part 1 Unit Price Rice Lake Construction Group $358,116.00 $30,484.00 $388,600.00 Shank Constructors, Inc. $361,873.00 $46,927.00 $408,800.00 The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the February 8, 2005 City Council Meeting. ~___) II - I ~.{ ,vy J1;Jr1>-~ Nancy Gibbs ~ City Clerk