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July 25, 2023 Page 6 of 7 engineer’s estimate of $886,100. The project was bid with an add alternate bid item for concrete grinding of the streets following completed repairs. The cost for grinding ($193,879.98) was not included in the original engineers estimate. Staff reviewed the location of this project and recommends awarding the contract to include the concrete grinding as it will provide a better end product for all residents in the project corridor. The low bidder, Ti‐Zack Concrete, Inc., has not completed work for the City in the past. Staff has however checked for references with MnDOT and feel the contractor is qualified and capable of performing work of this kind and magnitude. The contractor has also recently completed work for Ramsey County along New Brighton Road/County Road 88. If awarded, the contract requires project completion by June 28, 2024. Councilmember Allen questioned if there had been internal conversations about more streets switching to concrete. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting stated this has been discussed by staff. He explained concrete is not as flexible as asphalt, should utility work be needed. He indicated there were higher front end costs for concrete, but they concrete does last longer. Mayor Niedfeldt-Thomas asked if there were additional expectations written into the contract for ways to protect the watershed. Community Assets and Development Director Schlichting discussed the waterbodies within the project area. He explained this rehab project would not get into the gravel or sand so ponding would not be required. Motion by Councilmember Abdulle, seconded by Councilmember Dunsworth to accept all bids and adopt the attached Resolution awarding a contract for City Project 23‐3, 2023 Concrete Street Rehabilitation to the lowest responsible bidder, Ti‐ Zack Concrete, Inc., in the amount of $1,027,571.36 (Base Bid plus Alternate). 5 Ayes, 0 Nays-Motion Carried Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates Devin Massopust City Manager Massopust reported on Sunday, July 30 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. a National Night Out preparty would be held in Veteran’s Park and at the Public Safety Center. He stated National Night Out would be held on Tuesday, August 1. He noted the farmers market would not be held on Wednesday, July 26. Graeme Allen Councilmember Allen reported the Planning Commission met on Tuesday, July 18. He noted Bolton & Menk reviewed the parking study with the Commission and the general consensus was that from a commercial or retail standpoint there has been no parking concerns. He stated the main concerns for parking in the City have been in residential areas. He reported he attended the neighborhood meeting for the splash pad. He thanked staff for all of their efforts in planning for this meeting. Emily Dunsworth Councilmember Dunsworth reported the Cable Commission has been working on different funding models for Nine North in order to be more sustainable. She stated on a personal note, her sons 11A baseball team took first place in State last week. Pam Axberg Councilmember Axberg reported the workers compensation reinsurance association has a surplus for 2022 and 2023, which meant they would be refunding dollars to businesses. She encouraged local businesses to visit their website (wcra.biz) to see if they would be receiving a refund. Commission Liaison Reports, Announcements and Updates