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May 12, 2015 A. Dalsin & Son, has not done work for the City in the past, but has done similar work in other communities and is qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. Staff recommended the Council accept all bids except Rosenquist Construction and adopt a Resolution awarding the contract for City Project 15 -4 to the low bidder, John A. Dalsin & Son. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to accept all bids except Rosenquist Construction Inc. since it was not valid and adopt a Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 15 -4, Partial Reroofing at Water Treatment Plant 1 and the Public Works Garage to the lowest responsible bidder, John A. Dalsin & Son, Inc., in the amount of $276,887. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried Coniniissimi Liaison Reports, Annotincemctits and Updates Dean Lotter City Manager Lotter reported the Community Survey results were available and the results were comparable to those found in 2013. He was proud to report that residents were happy with the quality of services being provided by the City of New Brighton. He encouraged the Council to review the Executive Summary from the Community Survey. He discussed the format changes that were made to the weekly update that was provided to the Council by staff. Gina Bauman Councilmember Bauman reported the Cable Commission recently met and reviewed their 2014 audit. She explained that the Cable Commission also had a meeting with its City Managers. She provided an update on the CenturyLink franchise. Mary Burg Councilmember Burg reported she attended the PREC meeting last week. Spring programs were well underway and 16 softball teams were now playing in the City. She discussed the events that took place on Arbor Day. She noted the City still had 42 trees that would be placed in boulevards throughout the community. She encouraged residents to get out and take advantage of the City's golf course. She provided comment on the success of the ice rinks over the past winter. She noted PREC would meet again on June 3rd at 6:30 p.m. Paul Jacobsen Councilirlember Jacobsen reported he attended the EDC meeting on May 6t' where the group received a presentation from the St. Paul Chamber of Commerce regarding the Grow Minnesota Initiative. He indicated the Planning Commission would be meeting on Tuesday, May 19th at 7:00 p.m. He thanked all of the residents for sharing their comments and concerns regarding chickens with the Council. Brian Strub Councilmember Strub reported stated the State of Minnesota Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Program would be held at the State Capitol on Friday, May 15th as part of National Police Week. He noted the Public Safety Commission would meet again on June 29th Mayor Jacobsen Mayor Jacobsen reported he recently attended his daughter graduation from Winona State where she graduated Summa Cum Laude. Page 12 of 13 Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates