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July 14, 2020 Page 3 of 4 Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth, seconded by Councilmember Jacobsen to accept all bids and adopt a Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 20-1, 2020 Street Rehabilitation to the lowest responsible bidder, New Look Contracting, in the amount of $886,357.50. 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 this project consists of the reconstruction of approximately 0.86 miles of residential streets by the removal of the existing bituminous surfacing, removal and replacement of sections of concrete curb and gutter, storm sewer improvements, hydrant replacements, street excavation and grading, aggregate base, bituminous surfacing, and boulevard repair on the following streets: Valley View Lane ‐ West of Silver Lake Road Knollwood Drive ‐ County Road H to Valley View Lane Eastman Drive ‐ Knollwood Drive to Robin Lane Gregory Drive ‐ Silver Lake Road to Longview Drive Longview Drive ‐ Eastman Drive to Gregory Drive Robin Lane ‐ County Road H to Eastman Drive Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained a public hearing was held in May for this project. He indicated the City likes to complete two miles of streets each year. Staff commented further on the project specifications, described the bids the City received and recommended approval of the project. Councilmember Allen asked if the City has used this contractor in the past. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported the City has not used this contractor but he understood this contractor was capable of completing his project in New Brighton. Councilmember Jacobsen questioned if this project would be completed by the end of September. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting indicated this was the project timeline. Mayor Johnson stated she was pleased this project came in $114,000 under budget. A roll call vote was taken. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported staff held a preliminary 2020 budget meeting last Wednesday. He explained New Brighton has been awarded $1.7 million in CARES Act funding through the State of Minnesota. He stated staff was considering how to best utilize these dollars for the City and community. He noted the dollars do need to be spent by November of 2020. He indicated sports leagues began last week and it has been nice to see people participating in these programs. He thanked all of the residents that participated in the Listening Session last Tuesday and noted this meeting has been posted to the City’s website. He explained work was being completed across from the Enclave development noting FedEx would be moving into this building. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Public Safety Commission met on Monday, July 13th where the group discussed body worn cameras (BWC) and policies surrounding BWC’s. It was his understanding BWC’s were a valuable tool for the Public Safety Department. He discussed the data storage that was required for police videos and how the department had to burn videos for the County on a routine basis. Street Rehabilitation. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates