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March 26,2019 Page 5 of 7 <br /> Mayor Johnson questioned why expenses were up firm 2017. Community Assets and Development <br /> Director Schlichting commented this was due to the rising cost of asphalt and other materials for street <br /> improvement projects. <br /> Mayor Johnson asked ifthe City would be inspecting the pipes that run from the houses to the street as part of <br /> this project. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting encouraged residents to have these <br /> lines inspected independently. <br /> Mayor Johnson inquired how the City would be communicating with residents when City water would be <br /> shut off. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported City staffdoes a lot of door <br /> knocking in order to keep residents informed on when water and sewer services would be shut off <br /> temporarily. <br /> Mayor Johnson requested City staffprovide advanced warning for those residents living and caring for <br /> paraplegics. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained staffwould be providing <br /> residents with weekly communication regarding the progress of the project and what to expect in the coming <br /> week in order to keep residents apprised on the project. <br /> Mayor Johnson commented on the drainage concerns that were addressed on the 15th Avenue dead end. <br /> Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting commented he was not aware of this concern and <br /> stated he would be speaking with the City's Sewer Supervisor regarding this matter. <br /> Mayor Johnson questioned who the Civil Engineer would be on this project and asked ifthe project plans <br /> would be available to the public. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported he <br /> would be the Civil Engineer on the project and noted the plans would be available to the public. He indicated <br /> the plans would be completed in-house. <br /> Mayor Johnson requested further information regarding roadway easements and right-of-way. Community <br /> Assets and Development Director Schlichting reported typically the City has 60 feet of right-of-way,32 feet <br /> back to back curbs. He commented the City would be working with residents if a right of entry agreement <br /> was necessary. <br /> Mayor Johnson asked how the City would be communicating with residents for this project. Community <br /> Assets and Development Director Schlichting explained the City would be providing residents with a magnet <br /> with contact information and a letter describing the work that would be completed through the street <br /> reconstruction project. <br /> Councilmember Jacobsen questioned how large of area was open before it was capped by the contractor. <br /> Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated this was a more difficult question to answer. <br /> He indicated this depends on how many utility crews were mobilized at any one time. He commented the <br /> City liked to keep the impacts on residents minimal but noted this utilitywork would be worked out at a later <br /> date. He explained the gas work would be completed prior to the City beginning its work in the project area. <br /> Councilmember Burg thanked the residents in attendance for coming out and voicing their comments and <br /> concerns. <br /> 5 Ayes,0 Nays-Motion Carried <br /> Council Business Council Business <br /> 1. Consider All Bids and Award Contract for City Project 18-12, City Hall Roof, an d1. ConsiderAward AllContract Bids <br /> HVAC and Skylight Replacement. for City Project 18-12, <br /> City Hall Roof, <br /> Motion by Councilmember Dunsworth,seconded by Councilmember Burg to Accept All Bids and HVAC and Skylight <br /> Replacement. <br /> Award a Contract for City Project 18-12,City Hall Roof,HVAC and Skylight Replacement. <br /> City Manager Lotter indicated Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting would be <br /> presenting this item to the Council. <br /> Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated this project was a part of the City's Capital <br /> Improvement Project and was budgeted for 2019. He reported staff solicited bids on March 14th and noted <br /> three contractors placed bids. He noted the Engineer's Estimate for this project was$799,000 and the lot bid <br /> came in at$801,000. He described the materials that would be included in this project which included a new <br />