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The following issues for review were once again outlined: Maintenance upkeep and snow removal; location in right-of-way or next to pavement; width; construction material - always same or depending upon area; easement or property owner's; will it be included in calculation of property size. Director of Public Works Kapler also suggested possible focus in the commercial area. Motion by Councilmember Zimmerman and seconded by Councilmember Connolly to table the sidewalk ordinance and send it back for review of outlined issues to the Planning Commission and the Park and Recreation Commission. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Zimmerman, Connolly, Anderson, and Hendriksen. Voting No: None. Case #7: Award Contract for Well No. 5 (Improvement Project #99-65) City Engineer Jankowski explained that Well No. 5 is proposed to be constructed approximately 1000 feet due south of Well No. 4 in the City's western well field located in Section 28. Two bids for the project were received and opened on March 10, 2000. Staff recommends awarding the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $106,655. Mr. Jankowski noted that the project was estimated at $100,000. Motion by Councilmember Hendriksen and seconded by Councilmember Zimmerman to adopt Resolution #00-03-056 awarding the contract for the construction of Well No. 5 to E.H. Renner & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $106,655. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Hendriksen, Zimmerman, Anderson, and Connolly. Voting No: None. Case #8: Consider Grant Application for Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) Inspection Program City Engineer Jankowski stated that Natalie Haas Steffen, the City's representative to the Metropolitan Council, appeared before the Council in February informing them that grant funds were being held for the City of Ramsey at her request for an opportunity to receive up to $25,000 in matching money to assist in instituting a program for monitoring the estimated 4,046 individual septic systems in the city. Mr. Jankowski outlined the possible functions of such a program and provided information regarding the associated costs once the program is up and running. He pointed out the minimum requirements of the program, indicating which ones the City presently operates with under the current ordinance. He mentioned that software has been developed for such a program, and the funding could be used for that. He stated staff is looking for authorization to submit an application for funding to the Metropolitan Council. City Administrator Norman noted that if a grant were awarded, the Council would then address the issue regarding the City's obligations in accepting such a grant. At that point, a grant agreement would need to be authorized in order to participate. By applying at this time, staff has the opportunity to research any and all obligations while waiting on acceptance of the grant. City Council/March 14, 2000 Page 9 of 18