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July 24, 2012 Page 10 of 11 projects were more expensive than anticipated by staff. He noted several projects required additional stormsewer work that was not included in the original estimate. Councilmember Burg inquired how many holding ponds were in the City ofNew Brighton. Public Works Director Wyffels stated the City had 70 ponds. Motion by Councilmember Burg seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to accept the bids and adopt the Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 12-3, 2012 Pavement Management Program and City Project 12-8, New Brighton Exchange — Street & Trail Paving to the lowest responsible bidder, Peterson Companies, Inc., in the amount of $412,866. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays -Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports Announcements and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported he received a Think Pad and would be testing the system for the next month in preparation of going to digital packets. He stated he would be discussing the matter further with the Council at a future work session. He noted the City hired office.gov to audit the City's webpage as the City's website was in need of updates to create a more user- friendly platform. He indicated staff has been researching urban farming and information would be provided to the Council in this Friday's staff memo. He commented in August the City would be meeting with the Army to discuss the City's water. After August, he would provide the Council with a memo on these discussions. 'Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported she attended the recent Planning Commission meeting and noted the Cable Commission meeting was meeting this Thursday. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she looked forward to the urban farming discussion. She noted the Pirates of Penzance was still showing at the Mounds View Community Theater. She indicated New Brighton was celebrating 125 years of being a City and encouraged residents to take part in this years' Night to Unite. Char Samuelson Councilmember Samuelson reported Pirates of Penzance was showing Wednesday through Sunday, and was a wonderful show. She encouraged New Brighton residents to participate in Night to Unite on August 7th. All neighborhood parties could be registered through the City and Officer Hamdorf. Paul Jacobsen Councilmember Jacobsen reported the EDC canceled their meeting last week. He noted Stockyard Days would be running August 5th through August 13th. The parade would take place on August 9th. He thanked City Manager Lotter for reviewing the City's website and for proceeding with an audit. He welcomed the changes and improvements that would take place. Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen looked forward to Night to Unite and Stockyard Days in the City of New Brighton. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates