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Minutes of Regular Council Meeting Monday, May 14, 1984 Page Six It was noted that the lounge is advertised, the pro-shop is not. In a poll of the Council, the following interpretations of the sport clinic proposal were: - Rauenhorst, Hicks and Woodburn - not accessory to the sport club use, as proposed - Mulcahy - accessory to the sport club - Christiansen - an accessory use other than normal Jim Bourquin, President of Arden Hills Club, Inc., explained that ... the clinic is compatible with the Club's operation; reported that Dr. Hendrickson has built a considerable clientel from the Club membership; suggested that there is a growing need for this ser- vice from members of the club; noted that Dr. Hendrickson would like to open the clinic to non-members as well; explained that the Club would like to provide additional space to accomodate the clinic, but wants to know that it is permissable first. Bourquin said the bulk of his work is with our members. It was explained to Mr. Bourquin and Dr. Hendrickson, that the decision as to whether or not the proposed clinic is accessory to the sports club will be made by the City Zoning Administrator. It was also explained that City Code provides for appeal of that decision, if the applicant feels the decision is in error. REPORT OF PARK DIRECTOR JOHN BUCKLEY Bid Award - Tennis and Basketball Courts and Fencing Council was referred to Buckley's memo of 5-4-84, and attached list of 10 bids received, Buckley reported that the bids are over the estimated $42,500; recommended the deletion of the four alternates listed in his memo; noted that if the four alternates are deleted, T.A. Schifsky and Son is the low bidder at $57,196. Parks Committee Chairman Dave Sand reported that the Parks Committee, in July of 1983, studied the needs and desires for the various City parks, and recommended a ten-year plan to Council which is to be reviewed each year by the Committee to ensure that the plan continue to reflect Village needs. Sand reported that the Committee concurs with Buckley's recommendations; as listed in his memo; reported that the Committee strongly recommended four tennis courts last year as part of the development plan, representing the community's desires and needs and is in favor of construction of the tennis courts as planned. Miller reported that his cost estimates were prepared utilizing late 1982 bids for 1983 construction; noted that the bids received reflect an 18% increase in construction costs over last year. Miller said he feels the bids received are right on target for this year. In discussion of recommendation No.3 re a change order to eliminate the concrete maintenance strip and deduct of $4,000 from the ' contract, concern was expressed that all bidders be treated fairly. Miller explained that the bid award must be made on the base bid less the alternates; after a contract is signed, noted that the City can then ask for a change order. Rauenhorst moved, seconded by Hicks, that Council award the bid to T.A. Schifsky and Sons in the amount of $57,196, with the four Alternate Deducts. Motion carried unanimously. (5-0) Park Department Truck Purchase Council ~as referred to Buckley's memo of May 3, 1984 re Pickup Truck Purchase, and to Johansen's memo of May 10th re Purchase of 4x4 Pickup. ...