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I I I Council Meeting Minutes February 10, 1998 Page 4 Council Business. continued Most residents favored the sidewalk, and noted interest in the upgrading of Rice Creek Rd. The County indicated that Rice Creek Rd. is not scheduled for reconstruction within the next five years, however, the time line could be moved forward if the City provided financial participation. Staff suggested the residents submit another petition to the County. Benke noted the City's interest in acceleration of this project. Proper said the County will perform street reconstruction work next year along Silver Lk. Rd, for that portion north of 1-694. Because of heavier traffic levels and safety concerns, future improvements will include lane widening, turn lanes, and signalization, Motion by Larson, seconded by Samuelson, to WAIVE THE READING AND ADOPT THE RESOLUTION REQUESTING RAMSEY COUNTY TO POST NO PARKING ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH SIDES OF RICE CREEK ROAD FROM SILVER LAKE ROAD TO 29TH AVENUE NW. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Fulton presented the bids for Project 96-11, Hypro site grading and stormwater management project. The project involves construction of a stormwater pond in the northeast corner of 375 5th Ave. to accommodate surface drainage from the Phase I Donatelle Building and alleviate flooding at 3rd Ave. and Co. Rd. E-2. Fourteen bids were received. Staff recommends awarding the bid to the low bidder, Soil-Con, in the amount of $129,162.06, The engineer's estimate was $157,300. Staff continues work with Hypro in developing final details, and the project is contingent upon the Hypro purchase agreement. Benke confirmed that negotiations will be completed within 30 days, Samuelson noted the wide range of bid amounts submitted. Benke agreed, but noted the three lowest bidders fell within $9,000 of each other's bid. Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Larson, to AWARD THE BID FOR PROJECT 96-11, HYPRO SITE GRADING AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROJECT TO SOIL-CON IN THE AMOUNT OF $129,162.06, CONTINGENT UPON FINAL APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BY HYPRO CORPORATION FOR PURCHASE OF THE SITE. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Adjournment Motion by Samuelson, seconded by Larson, to ADJOURN THE MEETING. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Meeting was adjourned at 8:26 p,m. ~ ATTEST: Council Business No Parking Signs Rice Creek Rd. Report 98-041 Resolution 98-014 Hypro Site Bids Project 96-11 Report 98-042 Acljournment