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-70- explained the MPCA will look at this from the standpoint of the sanitary sewer extensions, rather than the land use. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Strommen, Jeffrey, Cook, Elvig, Olson, and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #13: Authorize Communications Contract for Construction of new Ramsey Municipal Center and Related Items Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed that on May 24, 2005, the City Council authorized 28 contracts related to the construction of the new Municipal Center. During that meeting, it was discussed with Council that two remaining contracts would need to be authorized at future meetings; those contracts being for Communications (low voltage cabling for phone/network) and Metal Roofing. The Communications contract is now ready to be awarded. The Metal Roofing section of the project is currently in the process of being re-bid as authorized by Council on May 24th. Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed the bids received and advised staff is recommending awarding the contract to the low bid of Blue Line Systems in the amount of $98,000. LOGIS has verified that Blue Line Systems is qualified to complete the communications work. Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Elvig, to authorize resolution #05-06-172 authorizing Communications Contract for New Ramsey Municipal Center. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Elvig, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #14: Award Bids for 2005 Pavement Maintenance Program City Engineer Jankowski reviewed that on May 10, 2005 the City Council authorized the 2005' Pavement Maintenance Program. Bids were opened on Wednesday, June 8, 2005. Bids were received on Division A - Sealcoat/Crackfill and Division B - Bituminous Overlays. He advised the low bid received for Division A is approximately 8% lower than the estimate contained in the feasibility study. The iow bidder, Allied Blacktop Co., has previously performed sealcoat work in the City, most recently under the 2002 and 2001 street programs. This contract also includes the cracksealing and sealcoating of the Alpine Park parking lot for which approximately $1,053 of the work will be charged to the Park Maintenance Account. City Engineer Jankowski advised the low bid submitted for Division B is approximately 18% lower than the estimate provided in the feasibility study. There are two reasons for this variation from the estimate. The cost of bituminous material was estimated higher than the 2004 unit price as a hedge against the uncertainty of oil price increases. Second, upon tabulation of the bids it became apparent that the amount of shouldering was incorrectly stated in the bid solicitation. The correct quantity will reflect an increase of approximately $15,000. He explained in reviewing the bid tabulation this error would not change the determination of the low bidder, City Council / June 14, 2005 Page 20 of 29