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Councihnember Elvig commented there were announcements, negotiations between the neighbors and the developer, and a public hearing was held. Everyone in the audience was heard and the Council acted upon that. A connection is needed somewhere around this development and it is being paid for by the developer. The meetings were announced legally and they went through all the proper channels. They do not have the option now to go back and stick a trail in the back yards, they have moved forward. They listened to the citizens' concerns and took the trail out of their yards and that is where this stands now; the decisions have been made. Mr. Stallick questioned why he received a letter about the developer wanting to tweak part of the tree preserve, but did not receive a letter about the sidewalk. Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated the public hearing was announced by a mailed notice. Mayor Gamec info~Tned Mr. Stallick to contact Mr. Olson with any questions about the construction. Tim Daly, 6121 145th Lane NW, stated the comment was made that the new development would use the proposed sidewalk to get to school. However, any walkers would be going back a block to use this proposed sidewalk. He indicated he would take the sidewalk as the lesser of two evils. Mayor Gamec commented in most cases after the sidewalk or trail is put in it has been a blessing to keep the kids safely off'the street. Motion by Councilmember Kurak, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #04- 02-060 approving plans and specifications and authorizing the solicitation of bids for hnprovement Project 03-23, 145th Lane/146th Avenue Sidewalk Project. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, Cook, Elvig, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. The meeting was recessed at 9:20 p.m. and reopened at 9:28 p.m. Case #12: Consider Award of Contract for Building Demolition and Site Cleanup Assistant Public Works Director Olson explained the City acquired the Morrell Trucking and Chies properties in 2003 for redevelopment purposes. Staff had received a recommendation from the EDA to go forward with the redevelopment of the site. Prior to reselling the property it is necessary to raze the existing building and remove debris and rubble. It is important to prepare the sites promptly to accommodate the development for Spring 2004. Bid proposals for the necessary work were received from the following three contractors: Dryden Excavating: Sauter & Sons: $23,995 $24,2OO City Council/February 24,2004 Page 25 of 31