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forms fi'om these parcels. If negotiations with the businesses are not successful, the City of Ramsey will not be held liable for the contract.amount and the land will be acquired tl-u'ough the condemnation proceedings. To accomplish this with the low bidder, it is likely that a supplementary agreement be signed by both parties. The tow bid contractor, Erickson Construction, Inc. would like to commence utility construction and grading for the project beginning this fall. As part of the specifications, there is a completion date for the utilities of December 15, 2000. This was written into the specifications so as to allow the utility trenches an opportunity to settle over the winter before construction of the street occurs. Councilmernber Zimmemmn stated that typically the City obtains the land before a contract goes ont and inquired who decided to let out the bids. City Engineer Olson replied that the Council gave the approval. Councihnember Zimmerman stated that in the future the City should acquire the property before letting out the bids. City Engineer Olson noted that the project would not be authorized to move forward without the signing of the proper documents. Councilrnember Zimmerman inquired as to how long the bids were good. City Engineer Olson replied that most bids are good for 45 days, but noted that it is possible to request an extension with written docmnentation from both parties involved. City Attorney Goodrich suggested adding the following wording to the motion "..subject to the City Attorney's approval that the appropriate property rights have been acquired." Councilmember Anderson questioned the difference between a right-of-entry agreelnent versus ownership of the property. City Attorney Goodrich explained that a right-of-entry agreement is a preliminary agreement to allow the City to enter on the property and begin the project and then negotiate with the property owner for the damage. If negotiations carmot be met, then the City would have to go ttzrough eminent domain. Councilmember Hendfiksen questioned the status of the Maken property condemnation. City Attorney Goodrich stated that once the funds are deposited with the com-t in the amount of the approved appraisal the City is given possession 90 days later which would be December 1st. on the Maken property. Councilmember Hendriksen inquired as to when the construction was anticipated to begin. -20- City Council/October 10, 2000 Page 12 of 17 I I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I