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City Engineer Jankowski stated he was asked to discuss with the contractor a reduction in the <br />cost of the project for providing the closure. He stated he made contact with the contractor who <br />indicated the contractor would have to work overtime to complete the work within a two week <br />closure period. He stated some additional detour signs would be needed with the costs picked up <br />by the contractor. City Engineer Jankowski stated the closure will accelerate the project to the <br />point it will not finish earlier than anticipated but should finish on schedule <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly asked if it is possible to have the contractor work at night. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated if the project is delayed by the utility moving, the contractor will <br />probably have a claim for damages due to the delay. He suggested it is in everyone's best interest <br />to keep the project on schedule (completion date of November 15, 2000 and July 1, 2001 for <br />placement of the final bituminous lift). If not completed, liquidated damages would be assessed <br />based on a schedule of the project cost. <br /> <br />Chairperson Zimmerman stated he is willing to work with a two-week closure but he is cautious <br />about anything else. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen asked if the contractor wants to resolve the issue of money changing <br />hands (or deduct) before he begins construction work. He indicated support to authorize closing <br />the road and then dealing with the cost issues later depending on how the project goes. <br /> <br />The Public Works Commission concurred. <br /> <br />With regard to Mallard Pond, City Engineer Jankowski stated he was told it would be no earlier <br />than August 14th for the closing Trunk Highway #47 north of County Road #5. <br /> <br />Director of Public Works/Fire Chief Kapler stated staff asked the Police Department for <br />heightened control on Waco Street which may absorb more traffic during the closing of Trunk <br />Highway #47. <br /> <br />Case #5: Consider Renaming East/West (153rd Avenue) Collector <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated when completed, he supports a consistent road name across <br />the City. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly concurred. <br /> <br />Chairperson Zimmerman stated he does not know what format the City wants to look at for <br />determining a new name. He reviewed how the name of Sunwood Drive was selected. <br /> <br />City Engineer Jankowski stated when Sunwood Drive was named, an article was placed in the <br />Ramsey Resident to solicit names. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee/July 18, 2000 <br /> Page 6 of 12 <br /> <br /> <br />