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November 13, 2007- Page 4 4 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried 2. Consideration of bids and awarding of a contract for City Project 07 -12, Northwest Quadrant Phase 2 Demolition, Soil Correction &r Environmental Remediation. Report No. 07 -286. Resolution No. 0TH6. Director of Public Works Grant Wyffels outlined the scope of the proposed project Because the City does not control the railroad area, that area will be avoided in this project The bidding process was reviewed, 13 bids were submitted, Bel Air excavation produced the lowest bid Councilmember Hoffman requested Mr. Wyffels report on the grants received In December of 2006 the City was awarded two grants, $2.2 million from the State of Minnesota and $700,000 from the Metropolitan Council. Motion by Councilmember Hoffman, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to To adopt the attached resolution for the following: l) Accepting the bids, 2) Awarding a contract for Project 07 -12, Northwest Quadrant Phase 2 Demolition, Soil Correction and Environmental Remediation Improvements to the low bidder, Belair Excavating, in the amount of $1,723,309.10, and 3) Authorizing payment for reimbursement in the amount of $51,902 for environmental work incurred on the west side of Old Highway 8 on City Project 07-03. 4 Ayes - 0 Nays, Motion Carried CommiCSlOn Liaison Reports Announcements and Updates: Dean Lotter reported he has met with newly elected Councilmember David Phillips. Councilmember Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the topics at the upcoming Public Safety Commission meeting on Wednesday November 2e will be a request for a stop sign at 17d' St NW and 23' Ave. NW. The current CERT class has completed three of the seven classes. The next session will begin in early 2008. November 12 -16 was reported as winter awareness week Donations are currently being accepted for the Santa Cop program; in 2006 forty nine families were served Congratulations were extended to elected officials, and rumors were put to rest related to Councilmember Bauman's involvement with the recent candidates. Councilmember Doffing Councilmember Doffing requested an update on the wireless tower in the Northwest Quadrant Mr. Lotter replied he will follow up with her on that request Councilmember Burk Gratitude was extended to the community for voter turnout The Parks, Recreation and Environmental commission met, and he trails committee; while officially ceasing will continue to meet to see that trails are continuous. 2. Consideration of bids and awarding of a contract for City Project 07 -12, Northwest Quadrant Phase 2 Demolition, Soil Correction & Environmental Remediation. Report No. 07 -286. Resolution No. 07 -116. Reports. Annomoerngnts and