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Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember LeTourneau, to postpone indefinitely consideration of Resolution #13 -05 -079 Accepting Plans and Specifications and Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Riverdale Drive Reconstruction and Extension: City Improvement Project 12 -22. Further discussion: City Engineer Westby noted this is the City's first cooperative agreement project and staff found some issues were not well communicated. He stated an initial meeting was held with impacted residents and staff will work to address comments received. City Engineer Westby stated that information will be presented to the Council when this item is brought back. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, LeTourneau, Kuzma, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. 7.05: Consider Approving Memorandum of Understanding and Easements for Riverdale Drive Extension to Traprock Street; Improvement Project 12 -22 City Engineer Westby reviewed the two additions to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and stated it is the opinion of staff and the City Attorney that neither are an issue as it indicates they will not be assessed for the construction of the Riverdale Extension and will be held harmless from the City's acts. He stated staff recommends approval of the MOU as revised. Motion by Councilmember Backous, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to approve the revised Memorandum of Understanding and Easements for Riverdale Drive Extension to Traprock Street; Improvement Project 12 -22. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Strommen, Councilmembers Backous, Kuzma, LeTourneau, and Riley. Voting No: None. Absent: Councilmember Tossey. 7.06: Award Contract for a Towing Vendor for the City of Ramsey Police Chief Way stated the City had a two -year contract with Champlin Towing that will be expiring so staff placed notification for an RFP. The City received four bids and after review, recommends a two -year contract with Champlin Towing as it had the lowest bid price and met all provisions of the RFP. City Administrator Ulrich advised that the issue of property tax delinquency was not a consideration in staff's review of the RFPs or recommendation. Councilmember LeTourneau stated staff had perfectly handled the RFP process and his concern has nothing to do with the contract or work that was done in the past; however, several residents spoke with him about a potential conflict in how the City relates with Champlin Towing. He stated his concern is how the Council is perceived as a body relating to transparency and ethics by its residents. He noted in the Council's strategic planning, a Code of Conduct was created and relates to how contractors respond to the City as well. Councilmember LeTourneau stated the City is asking its contractors to act with responsibility in an ethical and respectful mariner as City Council / May 14, 2013 Page 6 of 8