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5.01: Consider Removal of Abandoned Garage at 16600 Highway 47 <br /> On behalf of Public Works Superintendent Riemer, City Engineer Westby reviewed the staff <br /> report and provided background on this item. He explained that this garage, located at 16600 <br /> Saint Francis Boulevard/Highway 47, has been sitting vacant for several years. The City has on <br /> several occasions needed to repair the boards on the building due to vandalism. It has been <br /> decided there is no real purpose or need for this garage any longer and the recommendation is to <br /> remove it. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated the City has advertised for demolition of this building and received <br /> two outside quotes for this project. The idea would be for them to remove the building but leave <br /> the concrete slab in place. Staff recommends accepting the quote received from Sauter and Sons <br /> for$4,250. <br /> Councilmember Johns asked what the difference is between the two bids received. She wondered <br /> whether the difference was something of substance such as one company will remove solid waste <br /> from the garage but the other wouldn't. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated they both bid on the same work. <br /> Motion by Councilmember Shryock, seconded by Councilmember Johns, to recommend that the <br /> City Council approve a contract with Sauter and Sons for the removal of the garage located at <br /> 16600 St. Francis Boulevard for the quoted price of$4,250. <br /> Motion carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Riley, Councilmembers Shryock and Johns. Voting <br /> No: None. <br /> 6. COMMITTEE / STAFF INPUT <br /> 6.01: Staff Updates on Improvement Projects and Items of Interest <br /> City Engineer Westby stated the Mn/DOT project is still proceeding. <br /> Chairperson Riley asked if it will be an open concrete median upon completion of that project. <br /> City Engineer Westby responded that is correct, it will be a wide concrete median. <br /> Chairperson Riley stated it may be nice to have some plants in that space. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated plantings could possibly be allowed there and will check with <br /> Mn/DOT to find out what they would approve there. <br /> City Engineer Westby stated the Armstrong Boulevard pavement reclamation and overlay <br /> project will start on October 3, 2016, and should be completed by the first week of November. <br /> He explained the timeline was pushed back due to all the rain. <br /> Public Works Committee/ September 20, 2016 <br /> Page 2 of 3 <br />