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08-09-05 Regular CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Richfield, Minnesota Regular Meeting August 9, 2005 The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kirsch at 6:36 p.m. Members Present: Martin Kirsch, Mayor; Sue Sandahl; Susan Rosenberg; Fred Wroge; and Bill Kilian. Staff Present: Steve Devich, City Manager; Bruce Palmborg, Community Development Director; Mike Eastling, Public Works Director; Dan Scott, Public Safety Director; Randy Hughes, Operations Superintendent; Cheryl Krumholz, Recording Secretary; and Corrine Thomson, City Attorney. Mayor Kirsch announced two persons were registered to speak regarding the proposed removal of the stop control on 76th Street at Third Avenue, but this was an item on the printed agenda so they would be invited to speak when that item came before the City Council. Mayor Kirsch led the audience in the Pledge of Allegiance. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to approve the minutes of (1) Special City Council MeetinQ of Julv 26. 2005; (2) Special City Council Worksession of Julv 26. 2005: and (3) ReQular City Council MeetinQ of Julv 26. 2005. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -2- August 9,2005 Item #1 Dave Delzer, Friendship City Commission Chair, reported on the Commission's past years accomplishments. Cynthy Mandl, Friendship City Commission Ambassador, spoke about the upcoming trip to Costa Rica. The City Council thanked the commission for all their efforts. Item #2 Mayor Kirsch requested the City Manager inform the Recreation Services Department that he received many compliments on the pool facility and the City during the recent ABC Final Swim Meet. He thanked staff for the good service to guests. Mayor Kirsch also requested the City Manager thank the Recreation Services Department for their involvement in the Urban Wildland Half Marathon and 5K this past weekend. He said the event was again conducted very well and he received many compliments. Council Member Wroge reported on the success of National Night Out as a great opportunity to hear from residents. Council Member Wroge stated it has been brought to his attention that according to current City ordinance, realtor open house signs are not permitted on any property except the one for sale. This may be hurting their business so the ordinance should be amended to allow these signs. He added he did not want a proliferation of signs - only these for-sale signs. Council Member Wroge said there was an issue with the open house for-sale signs for the Villa on 66th StreetlLyndale Avenue. City Manager Devich said he will discuss the sign ordinance with the City Attorney and the Public Safety Director and report back to the City Council. Mayor Kirsch said the ordinance should consider permitting new restaurants to use "sandwich boards" on their property to advertise their opening. Community Development Director Palmborg explained that zoning ordinance revisions are underway, including signage review. It will be moved up in the order of priorities. Council Member Sandahl stated the ordinance should include having signs on building be at a right angle, not flush, with the building because it's nicer looking. Public Safety Director Scott explained that there are other mitigating factors related to the Villa open house signs, including the property being shown to potential buyers when the Building Inspector has not issued a certificate of occupancy. Council Member Kilian discussed the City's reduction in local government aid (LGA), which was more than anticipated. Council Meeting Minutes -3- August 9, 2005 Council Member Wroge said he talked with Representative Paul Thissen regarding the loss of LGA and the differing reports of the amount and population size used as a base. City Manager Devich explained it was a surprise to be notified by the Department of Revenue of this amount of LGA reduction. Staff sought an explanation from the Legislators and League of Minnesota Cities, regarding the needs formula. He said it was a travesty for a City that does well. Item #3 Mayor Kirsch amended the agenda to add 13A - Consideration of lease agreement with Metropolitan Council for a driver's break facility on City-owned land. Mayor Kirsch stated the fee schedule for the Community Center and Wood Lake Nature Center rental was inadvertently omitted as an attachment to Staff Report No. 145 and was provided to the City Council tonight. Item #4 A. Approved resolution rescinding Resolution No. 9556 related to Appendix D and amending Appendix D to increase Fire Services Fees, Reimbursement Fee for Fire Rescue Unit in Section 6, paragraph 3; increase room rental fees for Community Center and Wood Lake Nature Center in Section 14; and change photocopy fees in Section 13, paragraph 5 S.R. No. 145 RESOLUTION NO. 9647 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF CERTAIN PROVISIONS IN APPENDIX D OF THE ORDINANCE CODE OF THE CITY OF RICHFIELD RESOLUTION NO. 9556 This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9647 in Resolution Book No. 75. B. Approved resolution establishing just compensation and authorizing purchase of 6400 Cedar Avenue (Airport Noise Acquisition Program and Cedar Point Project) S.R. No. 146 RESOLUTION NO. 9648 RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING JUST COMPENSATION AND AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6400 CEDAR AVENUE AIRPORT NOISE ACQUISITION PROGRAM This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9648 in Resolution Book No. 75. C. Approved on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor temporary license and itinerant food license for Church of the Assumption annual Fun Fiesta on August 14, 2005 SR. No. 147 D. Approved setting public hearing for September 13, 2005 regarding issuance of new on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2 percent malt liquor licenses with optional 2 a.m. closing for Aribel's, 1120 East 66th Street S.R. No. 148 Council Meeting Minutes -4- August 9, 2005 M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion carried 5-0. Item #5 None. Item #6 Council Member Wroge presented Staff Report No. 149 regarding proposed transfer of control of cable Jelevision franchise from Time Warner Cable to Comcast Cable Communication, LLC and continuing to September 13, 2005. Jim Meyer, Communications Workers of America Minnesota State Council, expressed concerns regarding the mergers adverse effects on Richfield cable subscribers and Time Warner employees. He provided a sample resolution for City Council consideration to protect the interest of the Com cast workforce after the transfer. Council Member Rosenberg asked Mr. Meyer about Time Warner being more fair. Mr. Meyer explained there have not been as many complaints and contacts with the union. Com cast employees have been difficult to unionize. He said the transfer could eliminate competition of cable companies. Council Member Wroge said the cable company is not a monopoly system. He asked about Time Warner employees being asked to be rehired. Mr. Meyer said the purchase agreement states Time Warner employees will need to reapply for jobs with Com cast. City Manager Devich asked Mr. Meyer how many employees does the union represent in the Southwest Suburban Cable Commission cities of Richfield, Edina, Eden Prairie, Hopkins and Minnetonka. Mr. Meyer said none. MlWroge, S/Rosenberg to continue the public hearinQ to September 13. 2005. Motion carried 5-0. Item #7 Council Meeting Minutes -5- August 9, 2005 Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 150 regarding a resolution adopting special assessment roll for 2004 removal of diseased trees from private property. Mayor Kirsch stated the 7046 Fifth Avenue address should be removed from the assessment roll because it was paid to the City in July 2005. Tory Lund, 6855 Oakland Avenue, informed the City Council that his assessment was paid, also. Public Works Director Eastling said if payment was made, the resolution would be revised before it was sent to Hennepin County. Council Member Wroge asked Mr. Lund if he had contacted the City in advance regarding the payment. Mr. Lund said no; he was out of town. Denise Pahl-Jones, 6817 Lyndale Avenue, asked what happened if the payments cannot be made. Public Works Director Eastling explained the assessment amount goes on the tax roll which is spread out over five years at a minimal interest rate. Leonard Hodgeman, 7508 Oakland Avenue, stated he officially objected to the additional fees on the assessment because he thought it was paid. Public Works Director Eastling explained the work was performed last year and now is being certified to the County for taxes. Operations Superintendent Hughes stated the only additional fee is the interest paid until the assessment is paid in full. Public Works Director Eastling said that if the assessment is paid ahead of time prior to certification to County, no additional fees are charged. City Attorney Thomson asked Mr. Hodgeman if he had written a check to the City for the assessment costs. Mr. Hodgeman answered no, the fee was put on his taxes. City Attorney Thomson explained that if the tree removal costs were not paid to the City, it was assessed to the property by taxes. Public Works Director Eastling added this was a way to spread out significant costs at lower interest rate. Ms. Pahl-Jones asked if there was a lien on the property if the costs were assessed through taxes. City Attorney Thomson explained it is a special assessment on the property that has no negative impact on a person's credit report. M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to close the public hearinq. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -6- August 9,2005 M/Rosenberg, SlWroge 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. 9649 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON REMOVAL OF DISEASED TREES FROM PRIVATE PROPERTY FOR_ THE PERIOD OF JANUARY 1, 2004 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 Council Member Sandahl stated it was a 5% interest rate over five years if costs were assessed through taxes. Council Member Wroge asked why these assessments wait until August. Public Works Director Eastling said they're all certified to the County at the same time. City Attorney Thomson explained that these assessments are for 2006 payable taxes and even if they are certified to the County earlier, they will not be put on the tax roll earlier. Council Member Kilian stated this assessment program was a good option. Public Works Director Eastling said the City applied for a State grant to assist with next year's tree removal costs. Motion carried 5-0. This resolution appears as Resolution No. 9649 in Resolution Book No. 75. Item #8 Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 151 regarding a resolution adopting special assessment roll for 2004 maintenance services and a resolution ordering current 2006 maintenance services for 77th Street. Jim Wenthold, representing 1550 (International Design Center), 1620 and 1640 (Metro Sales) 77th Street, stated he was seeking equity in the assessment because two of the properties are not on 77th Street. Public Works Director Eastling explained only commercial properties are assessed but it was within the City Council's purview to change that process. He added there may be an additional assessment area for Cedar Point. Mayor Kirsch said there was discussion last year about including apartment buildings in the assessments but the City Council decided to keep the district the same. Council Member Wroge stated that City owned property is also included in the assessment. Council Member Rosenberg said some of the apartments in the district are low-income renters so an assessment for rental property would be built into the rent. Commercial/industrial property can better afford and bear the brunt of this assessment because it doesn't affect them at the same level. Council Meeting Minutes -7- August 9, 2005 Council Member Kilian stated that Cedar Point may have a special assessment district so the City Council may need to review this process so districts are handled the same way. Council Member Sandahl commented that 77th Street is an attractive and beneficial roadway to businesses. Council Member Wroge asked about the costs if everyone, with no exception, was included in the assessment. Public Works Director Eastling answered it would be reduced since it was spread over more property. Dave Rodine, representing Burger King at 140 East 78th Street, asked how the corridor was determined since Burger King is on the service road and does not back up to 77th Street. Public Works Director Eastling explained the entire corridor includes 1-494/77th Street. The frontage road is to be lost with the proposed 1-494 widening and 77th Street is the replacement. Mr. Rodine asked about plans to upgrade the frontage road until the freeway expansion. Public Works Director Eastling said the City maintains that roadway and will review an upgrade, including trash pickup. M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge to close the public hearinQ. Motion carried 5-0. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followinQ resolutions be adopted. that they be spread in the resolution book and that they be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9650 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT ON 77TH STREET MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 - DECEMBER 31,2004 RESOLUTION NO. 9651 RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT 77TH STREET PROJECT AREA JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006 Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No.'s 9650 and 9651 in Resolution Book No. 75. ' Council Member Rosenberg presented Staff Report No. 152 regarding a resolution adopting special assessment roll for 2004 maintenance services and a resolution ordering current 2006 maintenance services for Lyndale/HUB/Nicollet. M/Rosenberg, S/Kilian to close the public hearinQ. Motion carried 5-0. Council Member Sandahl asked if the HUB improvements (new benches and trash containers) were paid by this assessment. Operations Superintendent Hughes explained these improvements were paid from the remaining funds of the original HUB assessment. The 66th Street mill and overlay were done by Council Meeting Minutes -8- August 9, 2005 Hennepin County with re-striping and curb and gutter paid by City but not by assessment. Trash pickup and landscaping are part of the LHN assessment. Council Member Wroge discussed the need for new benches and trash pickup at 77th StreetlNicollet Avenue and asked about the costs and who performs the work. Public Works Director Eastling said there would be a substantial increase in City maintenance costs for this service because there is more trash than a person thinks. The 77th Street assessment district could have this maintenance added. He said there is also a maintenance concern at 66th StreetlPenn Avenue and that area does not have an assessment district. If one area has this type of maintenance, other areas should, too. Council Member Rosenberg stated the City worked with the 66th Street/Penn Avenue businesses regarding trash control. Mayor Kirsch requested staff contact the new owner of the former Chi Chi's regarding trash maintenance. Council Member Kilian said the business owner should take care of trash control or have it assessed. M/Rosenberg, S/Wroge that the followinQ resolutions be adopted. that thev be spread in the resolution book and that thev be made part of these minutes: RESOLUTION NO. 9652 RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT FOR L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE FOR THE PERIOD JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2004 RESOLUTION NO. 9653 RESOLUTION ORDERING UNDERTAKING OF CURRENT SERVICE PROJECT L YNDALE/HUB/NICOLLET (LHN) MAINTENANCE JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2006 Motion carried 5-0. These resolutions appear as Resolution No. 's 9652 and 9653 in Resolution Book No. 75. Item #9 Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 153 regarding consideration of a transportation commission recommendation to remove the stop control on 76th Street at Third Avenue. Kris Duryea, 7515 Clinton Avenue, spoke against removal of the stop sign because of increased traffic and reduced safety for pedestrians. Jill Anderson, 7515 Clinton Avenue, spoke against removal of the stop sign because of safety concerns. She said the stop sign slows traffic enough to cross the street safely. If this one is removed, there should be a stop sign at Clinton Avenue and Fifth Avenue because that is where there is access to Roosevelt Park. If no sign, there should be a pedestrian crosswalk marking. Council Meeting Minutes -9- August 9, 2005 M/Sandahl, S/Kilian to approve the Transportation Commission's recommendation to remove the stop control on 76th Street at 3rd Avenue. Council Member Sandahl stated the Transportation Commission unanimously decided to remove the stop sign because it no longer serves the purpose originally intended and it is a safety incentive. She added the Transportation Commission is reviewing a City-wide stop sign policy for north-south streets. The volume of traffic on 76th Street is substantially less than 77th Street. Council Member Wroge stated he was conflicted on this issue since it appears the neighborhood cannot agree on what to do. There is not a lot of traffic volume on 76th Street and a stop sign gives a false sense of safety. He said he would support removing the sign because it takes away the false sense of security. A tree was obstructing the view of the stop sign earlier, but staff states it has been cut. Ms. Duryea said the stop sign slows traffic but it is not assumed the vehicle will stop. She added that 76th Street is very busy at rush hour. Council Member Kilian stated there is a good argument on both sides of the issue. The Transportation Commission did a good job in reviewing and considering this stop sign and he said he supports the removal. In future situations, pedestrian crosswalk signage should be constructed. Mayor Kirsch said a crosswalk marking should be considered to ease entering the park. Public Works Director Eastling said the City Council could direct the Transportation Commission to review pedestrian crosswalks at parks and on other streets. The City Council directed the Transportation Commission to conduct such a review. Council Member Rosenberg stated she does not support removal of the stop sign because she did not want to give up anything that slows traffic. Motion carried 4-1. (Rosenberg opposed.) Item #10 Council Member Sandahl presented Staff Report No. 154 regarding consideration of bid minutes/tabulation and award of contract to Shank Construction, Inc. for renovation of water treatment plant filers #1 through #5 in the amount of $1 ,774,650 and award of contract to Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates for Engineering Services provided during construction in the amount of $69,600. M/Sandahl, S/Rosenberg to approve the bid minutes and tabulation and award of contract to Shank Construction, Inc. in the amount of $1 ,774,650.00 for the renovation of Filters #1 throuQh #5, and award of contract to Bonestroo Rosene Anderlik & Associates in the amount of $69,600.00 for EnQineerinQ Services to be provided durinQ construction. Motion carried 5-0. Council Meeting Minutes -10- August 9, 2005 Item #11 Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 155 regarding consideration of a work order to add right turn lane on 66th Street for access to Cedar Point development site. M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to approve a work order to add a riaht-turn lane on 66th Street for access to the Cedar Point development site. Council Member Wrage asked about a right turn onto 17 1/2 Street. Public Works Director Eastling explained the developer would like a right turn prior to that intersection. Council Member Wroge asked about the use of municipal state aid funds and splitting the cost with the developer. Public Works Director Eastling explained the City would pay the costs because there is no development agreement on public improvements. However, the developer will have this as a cost eventually. Mayor Kirsch expressed support for doing this work now because it will save money. Council Member Kilian expressed support because traffic will be improved during construction. Motion carried 5-0. Item #12 Council Member Wrage presented Staff Report No. 156 regarding consideration of purchase of engineering services from Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik & Associates, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for City Hall roofing improvements in amount not to exceed $23,750. M/Kilian, S/Rosenberg to approve the purchase of enaineerina services from Bonestroo. Rosene. Anderlik & Associates. Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for raofina improvements at City Hall in the amount not to exceed $23.750. Council Member Wroge stated he did not support this purchase because he has a problem with all the consulting fees paid by the City. He said a common sense approach could be used regarding this roofing issue and money could be saved. Council Member Wroge stated he found roofing companies that work on industrial/commercial properties and rarely deal with consultants because they are consultants. He said these companies do bids and give free estimates. Public Works Director Eastling explained the competitive bidding law requirements for projects over $100,000 and that specifications are needed so the bids are the same. He added that Council Meeting Minutes -11- August 9, 2005 the bidders may not be known and there are structural issues that need a professional engineer's opinion. Council Member Wroge suggested putting bids to the companies and avoid consulting fees because it is not necessarily a job that meets the costs related to the bidding law requirements. The City may want to spend money so the consultant is responsible, not the City. He added that the companies haven't been met yet and they're already being denied. Public Works Director Eastling said the City Council could direct that roof patching continue. City Attorney Thomson explained the uniform contracting law and clarified that if the amount is $50,000, bids are required based upon uniform specifications and someone must prepare the bids. If the work is less than $50,000, quotes are required but the work must be the same. Council Member Kilian stated he agreed with Council Member Wroge and that he understands the need for specification requirements. He asked about a performance contract to keep things simple with the lowest maintenance cost so there are no roof leaks for ten years. It could be a service contract. Council Member Wroge added one company he spoke with said they would maintain the roof. Public Works Director Eastling stated that quotes are needed if the amount is under $50,000 and if it's over that amount, an open bid process is needed. Council Member Kilian said an alternative could be a service contract to not have the roof leak and if it does, the company with the contract repairs it. City Attorney Thomson stated the uniform contracting law defines what contracts require bidding. If the improvement, repair, maintenance of real property is over $50,000, the contract must conform to the bidding law. City Attorney Thomson stated tonight's City Council agenda item is a contract to prepare specifications because the estimated cost of the project exceeds $50,000. If the City Council believes the estimate will not be over $50,000, quotes must be obtained. City Manager Devich asked for clarification of the cost as it relates to the length of the service provided. City Attorney Thomson stated the cost applies to the total value of the contract. Council Member Kilian said he is interested in the service contract idea and if the roof can be maintained for under $50,000 for five years, he would consider it. Public Works Director Eastling said there is the option to continue with roof repair even when risks are present. Operations Superintendent Hughes stated two engineering firms and one contractor looked at the roof and all of them said it was beyond patching. There was no charge for their review. Council Member Kilian asked about a timeline for making a decision with the season to change soon resulting in a possible missed opportunity. Operations Superintendent Hughes said the time is close to make a decision. Council Meeting Minutes -12- August 9, 2005 Council Member Sandahl stated she supports the purchase of engineering services because she has confidence in engineering services and employees to have the roof evaluated. If the roof caves in, it will cost substantially more money. Council Member Kilian stated support for the engineering services because patching the roof for the next two to three years may cost more if there is no new City Hall by then. Motion carried 4-1. (Wroge opposed.) Item #13 Council Member Kilian presented Staff Report No. 157 regarding consideration of canceling the Regular City Council meeting and scheduling a Special City Council Worksession at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. M/Kilian, S/Sandahl to cancel the ReQular City Council meetinQ and schedule a Special City Council Worksession on Tuesday. AUQust 23. 2005. Council Member Wroge suggested the discussion of key financial strategic planning be at a Regular City Council meeting so it can be cable televised. Council Member Sandahl stated the advantage of a Worksession is have a more informal discussion in a public setting. City Manager Devich said the key financial strategies planning is more than immediate budget planning; it is long-range planning which may lend to better discussion at a Worksession. Council Member Kilian said a Worksession has a more free flowing discussion. Motion carried 5-0. Item #13A City Attorney Thomson presented Staff Report No. 158 regarding consideration of a lease agreement with Metropolitan Council for a driver's break facility on City owned land. The proposed site for the driver's break facility is the former location of the City's lift station which was moved to the south side of the Best Buy property. Larry Wozniczka, 6744 Wentworth Avenue, called a point of order stating the City Charter requires a public hearing on the sale or lease of City owned land and this item is a late addition to the City Council agenda. City Attorney Thomson stated she takes responsibility for the late addition to the agenda. Although this site and its use has been under discussion for a while she said she only recently became aware of the Metropolitan Council's timeframe and the need for City Council action sooner than the September 13 City Council meeting. Council Meeting Minutes -13- August 9, 2005 City Attorney Thomson explained there is nothing in the City Charter or City ordinance that prevents the City Council from revising the City Council agenda. This property is also not a sale of land. Therefore, there has been conformance to the City Charter legally and procedurally. Council Member Wroge said he does not want to get around a technicality of leasing/renting without the proper process. Council Member Wroge stated he will abstain from voting on this lease agreement because he does not support being presented with City Council agenda items at the last minute, because it does not allow him time for review of the issue. Council Member Kilian asked if the site is for transit buses. Public Works Director Eastling said no, it is for the drivers. Mayor Kirsch asked about the architecture of the building. City Attorney Thomson said preliminary approval of the construction plan has been given by City staff. Council Member Sandahl stated this is a site that has no other use. She added that she is supportive of the Met Council who has been supportive of Richfield. Council Member Kilian expressed support for the lease agreement because if the drivers can't use it as a break facility, they may just park the bus on the street. Council Member Sandahl requested the City Council receive copies of the proposed plans. M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl to approve the lease agreement with Metropolitan Council for the leased premises on Tract C. Registered Land Survey No. 618. Motion carried 4-0. 0Nroge abstained.) Item #14 City Manager Devich reported that on August 3, City staff attended the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) Finance, Development & Environment (FD&E) Committee meeting to discuss the City's request to acquire, rather than insulate, the eight Richfield single family homes located in the updated 65 DNL noise contour (located on the east side of the 6600 block of 17th Avenue). In recent months, the City has been in discussions with MAC staff and Richfield's MAC representative, Commissioner Kari Berman, about the possibility of the MAC sharing in the cost of acquiring the eight impacted homes. The Richfield homes in the 65 DNL contour have been earmarked in the MAC's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to receive the full sound insulation package yet this year at an approximate cost of $45,000 per home. However, because of the City's redevelopment plans for the area, the MAC agreed to consider acquisition instead. The MAC has historically agreed to acquisition if it's at the behest of the City. Commissioner Berman presented the item to the FD&E Committee on the City's behalf. After some discussion, the Committee unanimously approved the motion to amend its CIP in order to spend approximately $1 million to acquire four of the eight homes in the 65 DNL contour. The City will acquire the remaining four homes and act as the agent for the sale of all eight homes. Council Meeting Minutes -14- August 9, 2005 The full MAC Commission will need to approve this action at its August 15 meeting. However, it will be a consent item on the agenda and MAC Chair, Vicki Tigwell, said that she does not anticipate any problems with its passage. Commissioner Berman will be invited to the September 13 City Council meeting to provide an opportunity for the City Council to acknowledge her efforts and express their appreciation. Item #15 M/Rosenberg, S/Sandahl that the followinQ claims and pavrolls be approved: M &1 BANK AlP Checks: 142090 - 142395 PAYROLL 22402-22817,39740 - 39742 TOTAL $ 920,194.40 $ 498,852.73 $ 1,419,047.13 Motion carried 5-0. ;1~~ ~ Cheryl K umholz Recording Secretary CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Bid Opening July 14, 2005 2:00 pm 2005 Filter No. 1-5 Renovation Bid No. 05-09 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. 1-5 Renovation, bid no. 05-09, as advertised in the official newspaper on June 23, 2005. Present: Nancy Gibbs, City Clerk Robert Hintgen, Utility Superintendent Cheryl Krumholz, City Manager Representative The following bids were submitted and read aloud: Bidder's Name Bid Bond Total Bid Total Base Bid Unit Prices Bor-Son Provided $169,859.60* $1,860,000.00 Construction Gridor Construction Provided $111,608.00 $2,117,392.00 Shank Construction Provided $145,958.00* $1,628,692.00 Inc. Rice Lake Provided $$41,422.90 $1,825,420.10 Construction Group *denotes corrected figure The City Clerk announced that the bids would be tabulated and considered at the August 9, 2005 City Council Meeting. !j City Clerk