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Mayor Gamec noted there is a major problem in this area in tlying to deal with the gravel and the &'ainage. Councihnember Cook snggested if the City were to contribute more than tile 50% for this project, findings of fact would be necessary to show that it is different than a normal rcsurfacing project. Some of these factors may be tim wetlands al~d the underlying soils. Councilmember Elvig concun'ed. He noted the residents, the Public Works Committee m~d the Council all agreed that at a 50/50 split, the project was equitable. Obviously there is an mxomaly on tiffs road which needs to be pinned down to consider participatiou at ~nother levek Mayor Garnec suggested action on this project be tabled and brought back to a work session for discussioil. Councihnember Cook suggested this process move forward in order to have the project bid for this year's conslruction season. If the process is statied now ttmy will have 90 days to come up w/ih a solid detcrmh~ation residing the funding and costs. Cotmc/lmernbcr Elvig directed staff to include a breakout of costs that would include possible cost rcductions when 'the project is put out Ibr bid. Councilmen~ber Strommen directed staff to hold a neighborhood meeting with the residents to discuss the project ai~d costs. Councilmember Jeffrey directed st~f to provide the Council with information rcg~ding tile anomalies on this project in re'der to provide a good, valued judgment on the project and costs. bfayor Gamee directed staff to include this topic on the agenda of thc next Public Works Co~rm~ittce meeting. City Engineer Jartkowski indicated staff will meet with die residents in a neighborbood meeting and obtain input. 'l-l~is infommtion will be shared with the Public Works Committee with a reconnnendation for tile Public Works Cormni~ee to modify the feasibility stady. Councihnember Cook directed staff to also provide i~ndings of fact to show how this project is riffle-rent than other projects that would allow the City to fired the project at a higher than 50% portion. Case #5: Authorize Contract for Canstrnction of New Park Shelter at Central Park Assistant City Administrator Nelson reviewed that on Febmay 28, 2006, tile Council authorized re-bidding for the new pa'k shelter at Central Park. TIuTs new structure wouId replace the existing Park Shelter located at the southern end of Central Park. The Ramsey Lions Club has donated $185,000 towards the cost of constructing the new pm'k shelter. Bids were received and opened at City }.Iall on Friday, March 24, 2006, at 10:00 a,m. Three bids were received. Tbe low bid was from DNR Construction Services in the am. otmt of $311,500.00. The add alternate Cily Coundl / March 2,?,°, 2006 -302- Page 12 of 31