8A, Lift Station #1 and #12 Reconstruction Bids

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ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETNG—JANUARY 30, 2012 6 Public Works Director Maurer responded that these improvements will result in much better controls on our system. In response to the question regarding cost, he explained there will be an additional expense for a master electrician to actually make the connection of the new pumps to the system. That expense will be rather modest and can come out of the Public Works sewer operating budget. Councilmember Holmes asked if the City has any assurance that Flygt Pump won't go out of business like the company whose pumps are currently in use. She agreed that standardizing the pumps for all the lift stations is a good idea. Public Works Director Maurer stated there are no assurances, however, Flygt Pump has been in business about 40 years. He added that Public Works staff visited the Flygt Pump facility and reviewed their maintenance program and feel very comfortable recommending them. Councilmember Holden questioned how many lift stations will have the OmniSite feature if this proposal is approved this evening and when it will be installed on the other lift stations. Public Works Director Maurer responded that five lift stations will have the OmniSite feature; #2, #5, #7, #8, and #13. It will be installed on the rest of the lift stations by working through the CIP process. Councilmember Holden asked if the intent is to reuse the Pump X's being removed. Public Works Director Maurer responded that the Pump X's they will be removing will just have scrap value so they'll strip off any parts they may be able to use at other Pump X's still in use. Councilmember Holmes stated there does not appear to be a problem with Lift Station #2 at the moment. Public Works Director Maurer explained that there isn't currently a problem with #2 but it is one of the larger lift stations. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded that the City move forward with the upgrade of Lift Stations #2, 5, 7, and 8 with the cost not to exceed $243,500. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Councilmember Holmes seconded that the Public Works Director move forward with obtaining bids for the upgrade of Lift Stations #1 and 12. Motion carried unanimously (5-0). 9. UNFINISHED BUSINESS A. Approve Resolution 2012-006 Supporting the Efforts of the City of Arden Hills Becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community