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for the toilet room shell and rough-in was bid at $57,800.00, and the deduct alternate for the <br />reduction in the size of the building by one bay was in the amount of $17,200.00. Ms. Nelson <br />indicated DNR Construction Services has received good references. Staff recommends the <br />contract for construction be awarded to DNR Construction Services. The item for discussion by <br />the Council is whether to include the add alternate of the toilet shell rough in. Members of The <br />Lions are present to speak to the Council regarding the project. <br /> <br />Gordy Berger, The Ramsey Lions, stated he is excited about this project and happy the City is <br />going forward with the project. The Ramsey Lions have contributed $185,000 to the City, and <br />are preparing another donation that the City can put towards this building if they choose. <br /> <br />Martin Schindel, The Ramsey Lions, stated The Ramsey Lions want to be included in this <br />project and want it done right. They are caught fight in the middle now; the project is just under <br />budget if the toilet shell rough in is not included, and just over budget if it is included. The <br />Ramsey Lions will be making another donation to the City, which would likely cover the <br />difference. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec inquired if the Park Fund balance would cover the cost of the add alternate, which <br />could be reimbursed if another donation were to come in. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson replied the cost would be funded from the Charitable <br />Gambling Fund, which has a balance of approximately $385,000. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated he would agree with moving ahead with the add alternate due to the amount <br />of use this park gets. There is money available in the fund, and if there is a donation it could be <br />applied back to the funds. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cook expressed his support with including the rough in to provide a bathroom <br />that is ready to work when sewer and water comes to this area. He noted the bathroom could not <br />be added at this price in the future. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey concurred. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he will be abstaining from the vote on this contract as DNR <br />Construction Services is a company he has subcontracted with. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Jeffrey, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to approve Resolution <br />No. 06-03-097, Authorizing Contract for the Construction of the new Park Shelter at Central <br />Park to DNR Construction Services in the amount of $311,500.00, with Add No. 1 included in <br />the amount of $57,800.00. <br /> <br />Further discussion: Councilmember Cook directed staff to check with CTX about the possibility <br />ora vault being installed that could be retrofit to plumbed-in bathrooms in the future. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, Pearson, <br />and Strommen. Voting No: None. Abstain: Councilmember Elvig. <br /> <br />City Council / March 28, 2006 <br />Page 13 of 31 <br /> <br /> <br />