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AUTHORIZE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR BUNKER LAKE <br />BOULEVARD WATERMAIN IMPROVEMENTS <br />By: Leonard Linton, Civil Engineer II <br />Background: <br />The 2004 Comprehensive Water Study identified the need for additional sources of water to <br />serve the projected growth of the City. The study indicated that construction of three (3) new <br />water supply wells were required to meet immediate projected growth needs. Well 6 was <br />constructed in 2005, Wells 7 & 8 were bid and authorized in August 2006. Well 7 will be <br />adjacent to Fire Station No.1 and will connect to the pipes in Armstrong Boulevard installed as <br />part of the Northwest Sewer and Water Project. Well 8 will be installed in North Commons <br />adjacent to Ramsey Town Center 8 and 10 Additions. <br />The purpose of this project is to connect the watermains installed as part of the NW Sewer and <br />Water Project to watermains installed by Ramsey Town Center. The pipes will be installed in <br />the right -of -way of Bunker Lake Boulevard from Town Center Drive west to near the <br />intersection of Armstrong Boulevard and Bunker Lake Boulevard. A sketch of the work area is <br />attached for reference. These proposed watermains must be operational in order to connect the <br />new wells to the City system. The wells are scheduled to be completed by June 1, 2006. <br />Preparation of plans was authorized at the September 14, 2006 City Council Meeting. Bolton & <br />Menk, Inc. has completed the plans and staff have reviewed the plans. <br />Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends authorization for bids for Bunker Lake Boulevard Watermain Improvements. <br />Council Action: <br />Motion to adopt. Resolution 06- 09 -):XX authorizing advertisement for bids for Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard Watermain Improvements. <br />Reviewed by: <br />Public Works Director/Principal City Engineer <br />CC: 09/26/06 <br />-147- <br />