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Council Meeting Minutes August 23, 1994 Page 6 Council Business. continued Proper confirmed that the project is on a critical timeline and Barr has spend a considerable amount of effort to remain on schedule. Theresa Perry, Barr, noted that Barr has made a valiant effort to not delay the project. The MPCA and Army have set a tentative date of January 1995 for the system to be operational, however, if construction began tomorrow the system would not be operational until summer 1995. Benke asked if LeFevere reviewed this situation with the Army. LeFevere has reviewed the situation with the City's Environmental Attorney. Proper confirmed the Army is aware of the situation and staff recommendation is to award the bid contingent upon Army approval. LeFevere feels this matter is based on speculation that there was collusion, but the facts presented do not lead him to that conclusion. Williams asked that if Egan did move for an injunction would they be liable for increased project costs or legal fees which the City would spend in that effort. LeFevere said the City would attempt to convince the court to order a bond be posted in the amount sufficient to cover whatever damages from the delay. The City may need to rebid upon the Court's decision. Williams noted that the Council will come together in an unofficial capacity on Thursday for the Stockyard Days Parade, and suggested the item be deferred so that LeFevere could complete his investigation. Samuelson agrees with Williams to delay the issue until Thursday. Larson asked how Sullivan received information of Dyck's comments regarding the Shank bid. Sullivan said two Egan employees spoke to Dyck and got the impression there was an agreement to use Shank. Larson noted that Dyck informed the other mechanical bidders that they decided upon Shank. Sullivan said that general contractors normally give the job to the low bidder, and Egan informed Penn-Co that they would resubmit a lower bid. Williams feels the item should be deferred to Thursday, August 25, to allow for further investigation. The Council will meet on August 25, at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers to further discuss this agenda item. Motion by Williams, seconded by Gunderman, to TAKE NO ACTION ON THE BID AWARD FOR PROJECT 94-01. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Motion by Gunderman, seconded by Samuelson, to AUIHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LEASE ARRANGEMENTS WITH COMMUNICATIONS VENDORS FOR LEASING SPACE ON THE JONES LAKE MUNICIPAL WATER TOWER FOR CELLULAR PHONE/OTHER COMMUNICATION PURPOSES. 5 Ayes - 0 Nayes, Motion Carried. Council Business I Project 94-01, PGACWTF Addition Award of Bids Report 94-198 I U. S. West Lease of I Water Tower Space Report 94-199