Minutes - Public Works Committee - 10/19/2010

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Elvig, Mayor Ramsey, Councilmember McGlone. Voting No: None. Case #2: Information on North Metro Mayors Association Joint Purchasing Program Utilities Supervisor Nelson reviewed the staff report for informational purpose. Utilities Supervisor Nelson explained staff is looking for an organization to group together with to get price breaks from suppliers on water treatment chemicals. Of the five chemicals that went out for bid the City uses two of them, the fluoride and liquid chlorine. The sealed bid openings were held in Blaine and only one supplier bid on it. Mayor Ramsey asked if the bid came in lower than what we currently are paying now. Nelson explained the bid was based on 2011 prices and is slightly higher than what we are paying now. Nelson is not sure if this bid will be accepted and if it will be rebid. Mayor Ramsey also noted that the NMMA has a buying group for office supplier group which we are part of. No action required for information purpose only. Case #3: Discussion of Options for Parking Signs on Private Streets in Townhome Developments Fire Chief Kapler reviewed the staff report. Chief Kapler explained that he is having trouble with associations enforcing the required no parking. The purpose for tonight is to talk about how to proceed with enforcing installation of signage in townhome developments. Councilmember McGlone asked if the City is asking for supply and city pay for and install signs or does the City try to recoup. Kapler responded that it is one option that we make that initial purchase and install and state in the agreement that from that point on they are responsible for the maintenance and replacement of the signs. Councilmember McGlone asked if this is all the time and restricted to one side of the road. Public Works Committee / October 19, 2010 Page 3 of 6