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May 26, 2020 Page 3 of 6 City Manager Massopust indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be presenting this item to the Council. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated with the Midtown Village planned improvements (just north of the Public Works site), changes are being considered for the remaining space within the Public Works yard. This quote specifically addresses the need for additional equipment and vehicle storage. The remodeled warm storage building will also create a space where all snow plowing apparatus can be kept under one roof.Kodet has prepared Construction Documents for the Existing Water Treatment Plant – Interior Demo‐Renovation. This Water Treatment Plant used to have Carbon Vessels to treat TCAAP contaminants. Rather than removing the building Public Works transitioned it into a usable facility over the years. The last step in truly making this a functional building is to remove additional concrete (backwash pit) and a mezzanine. Once removed this area will be replaced with concrete to match the existing concrete slab. A new garage door will be added and it will beco me a drive‐thru facility. Base bids have been received from 10 contractors, along with Bid Alternates. The low bidder, TMG Construction Inc., has not done work for the City in the recent past, but our architect indicated that they are qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. The alternate painting price from the General Contractor was higher than other bids received. Staff solicited paint quotes as a separate contract. Slack Painting provided the low quote ($12,400 below the general contractor bid) and Slack has done quality work on behalf of the City in the past. Staff commented further on the proposed changes that would be made to the Public Works site and recommended approval of the contract for the warm storage building remodel. Councilmember Jacobsen asked if this site was becoming too cramped for the Public Works Department. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated the proposed improvements would meet the city’s needs well into the future. He did not anticipate the City would need more yard space. Councilmember Fynewever requested further information regarding the mezzanine. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting indicated the low bidder did not provide the City with the lowest bid for the mezzanine portion of the project. He explained staff was uncertain how the mezzanine would be used and for this reason, the staff was recommending the mezzanine be requoted at a future date. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Allen to accept paint quotes and authorize Director of Community Assets and Development to enter into a contract with Slack Painting for $34,850 to paint the Warm Storage Building. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried 2. Consideration of an Ordinance to establish temporary use regulations within the City of New Brighton. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to adopt Ordinance 874 establishing temporary use regulations within the City of New Brighton. City Manager Massopust indicated Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola would be presenting this item to the Council. Assistant Director of Community Assets and Development Gozola stated with at least some businesses likely re-opening in the coming weeks, flexibility will be key to ensuring our local regulations are not a hindrance to the success of those we serve. To that end, Ordinance 874 would create temporary use provisions that can be used by the City to quickly and effectively respond to needs resulting from natural disasters or pandemics. The new regulations would allow Council 2. Consideration of an Ordinance to establish temporary use regulations within the City of New Brighton.