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Motion by Councilmember LeTourneau, seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, to waive the City Charter requirement to read the ordinance aloud and adopt Ordinance #13 -24 Amending Chapter 26 of the City's Code known as the Licensing Chapter as it relates to Business Registration Certificates. A roll call vote was performed by the Recording Secretary: Councilmember Riley aye Councilmember Backous aye Councilmember Tossey aye Councilmember Johns aye Councilmember LeTourneau aye Councilmember Kuzma aye Mayor Strommen aye Motion carried. 7.03: Adopt Resolution #13 -11 -187 Awarding Bids for the Central Park to Alpine Drive Trail Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reviewed the staff report and presented the tabulation of nine bids received on October 31, 2013, for the construction of the Central Park to Alpine Drive trail. He announced that North Metro Asphalt & Contracting was found to be the low bidder for this project at $186,141.02. City Administrator Ulrich stated the bids are favorable and North Metro Asphalt & Contracting is a qualified contractor if properly managed. Councilmember Tossey stated he supports the project but is not pleased with the bid outcome and believes tax payers should get the best value, which is not always the low bid, as evidenced by this contractor in a past project, so he will oppose this recommendation. City Attorney Langel advised of the City's legal right to not accept a low bid based on qualification criteria as contained in the bid specifications. He stated the resolution is based on State Statute and at this point, the City does not have many options. The Council acknowledged the concerns expressed by Councilmember Tossey but that based on legal opinion, it appears the City has no option at this point. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood answered questions of the Council, noting he spoke with the president of North Metro Asphalt & Contracting and expressed the City's concern relating to quality and timeline issues. Staff then met with the contractor's staff member to establish milestones that will be required throughout the project. He explained how Park Trust Fund dollars are collected from new residential developments and can only be used to fund park and trail improvement projects. City Council / November 12, 2013 Page 6 of 12