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ARDEN HILLS CITY COUNCIL – SEPTEMBER 26, 2016 7 <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler reported typically projects under <br />$100,000 were not required to be bid. He explained the City initially solicited bids and four bids <br />were received. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holmes inquired if the project would be completed yet in 2016. <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler stated this was the case. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant understood this project would be completed in conjunction with work required at <br />County Road D. He supported the project as presented. <br /> <br />Councilmember Wicklund questioned why the bid amount came in at almost double the <br />engineer’s estimate. <br /> <br />Interim Public Works Director/City Engineer Brotzler explained the original RFP did not <br />include the full replacement of the bituminous curb and gutter. <br /> <br />MOTION: Councilmember Wicklund moved and Councilmember McClung seconded a <br />motion to Accept the Proposal from Midwest Asphalt Corporation for the <br />Bituminous Mill and Overlay in the Amount of $79,694.30. The motion <br />carried (5-0). <br /> <br />10. COUNCIL COMMENTS <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden encouraged the Council to read the memo in an email provided by staff <br />on August 4 regarding “Openness of Government”. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested staff follow up with the individual that has a TCAAP <br />cartridge in Europe. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden recommended the Council have a recap discussion on State Fair parking <br />at an upcoming work session meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden understood the Lake Lane PMP warranty was up this fall. She <br />requested staff investigate this neighborhood to see if any cracks needed to be filled. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden provided a Personnel Committee update and noted City Administrator <br />candidates were recently interviewed. She reported background checks were being completed at <br />this time. It was noted the Public Works Superintendent would be starting with the City of Arden <br />Hills on October 10. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden requested the Council discuss the City’s engineering situation at an <br />upcoming work session meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Holden explained Arden Hills was featured in the July issue of Top Doctors. <br /> <br />Mayor Grant indicated the City has had a City Engineer and Public Works Director in recent <br />years. However, looking back the City of Arden Hills hired a consultant for these services. As