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Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig requested clarification that the testing will go forward as Councilmember Cook had discussed. The Bolton and Menk, Inc. representative responded in the affirmative. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Jeffrey, Cook, Olson, Pearson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #15: Award Bids for Improvement Project 05-41 Municipal Well 7 & 8 Public Works Director Olson stated Wells 7 and 8 are needed to provide additional water supply source to meet the increasing water demand for the City. Bids for this project were opened on Tuesday, August 1, 2006, and proposals were received from two bidders with the following results: E.H. Renner & Sons Traut Wells Engineers Estimate $711,822.00 $761,875.00 $730,000.00 Public Works Director Olson stated the low bid submitted is 2.5% below the engineers estimate for this work. The CIP estimated the construction cost for Well 7 at $1,080,000 and Well 8 at $790,000. This budget includes funds for the construction of a well house at Well 7, and connecting watermain for both wells into the distribution system. The proposed funding sources for this project will be $500,000 from TIF District #1 and $1,080,000 from the Water Utility Fund. Mr. Olson advised it should be noted this will not provide a functional water supply as of yet. There are other phases required, such as connecting to the existing distribution system. A connection has been made by the Fire Station, but additional connections are needed as part of the Town Center work. Motion by Councilmember Pearson, seconded by Councilmember Cook, to adopt Resolution #06-08-248 awarding the contract for Improvement Project 05-41 to E.H. Renner & sons in the amount of$7l1,822.00 Motion carried. V oting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Pearson, Cook, Elvig, Jeffrey, Olson, and Strommen. Voting No: None. Case #16: Report from Public Works Committee 1) Discuss Sewer and Water Extension Feasibility Studies for 157th Lane and Ramsey Boulevard Public Works Director Olson explained the purpose of this case was to fresent to the Public Works Committee the current status of the feasibility studies for 15i Lane and Ramsey Boulevard due to petitions submitted to the City requesting the extension of sanitary sewer and water by residents. There were many residents present at the meeting during the discussion. There were many issues that came out as a result of the feasibility studies that require clarification, including the following: assessment policy; watermain looping; scope of City Council / August 8, 2006 Page 22 of 29