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7.03: Adopt Resolution 20-254 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contracts for Bid Package #2 for the New Public Works Facility Public Works Superintendent Riemer reviewed the staff report and recommendation to adopt resolution #20-254 accepting bids and awarding contracts for Bid Package #2 with a base bid amount of $6,407,901 and including the Alternate Bid #1 in the amount of $532,974 for a total of $6,940,875. Councilmember Kuzma commented that the bid prices are a good thing for the City and the new space will allow much more efficiency for public works. Motion by Councilmember Kuzma, seconded by Councilmember Riley, to Adopt Resolution #20- 254 Accepting Bids and Awarding Contract for Bid Package #2 for the New Ramsey Public Works Facility, Improvement Project #20-07. Further discussion: Councilmember Riley commented that when bids come in this favorable it saves the City money, and the City continues to save money because of the financing structure. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor LeTourneau, Councilmembers Kuzma, Riley, Menth, Musgrove, and Specht. Voting No: None. 7.04: Adopt Resolution #20-246 Directing Staff to Prepare a Request for Interest/Qualifications for a Dynamic Billboard for Retail Advertising Along Highway 10 Near The COR Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report and stated that the EDA met on September 10, 2020 and the consensus was to solicit a dynamic display billboard proposal from the two parties that had expressed interest as of the meeting date. Since the EDA meeting, the City has been contacted by Clear Channel and I Digital Outdoor (Fargo) and they have expressed interest in the Ramsey market. Based on this level of interest, staff believes that if staff is directed to create an RFP, RFQ or other solicitation proposal, it should be open to all interested parties. The Planning Commission reviewed the concept of a dynamic display billboard at its October 2020 meeting and was supportive of the process moving forward as long as it was consistent with the City sign plan. Councilmember Kuzma stated that there seems to be a disconnect from Highway 10 to the center of the downtown, if there were a sign that could help those businesses, which would be a good thing and therefore he supports this action. Councilmember Musgrove commented that signage is an issue and businesses want to see improvement. She believed that this is a bit premature with the construction that will occur on Highway 10 and believed that this should be considered in four or five years. She stated that she does like the idea of placing the sign on City owned land to recoup revenue. City Council / November 10, 2020 Page 9 of 13