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. . . ARDEN HILLS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 28, 2005 13 increased significantly during 2004 when this project was budgeted due to increased cost of steel, higher fuel prices, and increased labor costs. He indicated considering the large field of bidders, the low bid appeared to be very competitive in the current market. Councilmember Holden stated she wanted to reject the bids to review where they were at. Councilmember Grant stated he believed they had four lift stations left to be remodeled and they had made great strides in spending money on the lift stations, but he was concerned that the sub-infrastructure might be in need of repair and this needed to be looked at. He asked how frequently they had jetted the lines, how much of the City had they televised, and what the condition of the system. He noted if the sub-infrastructure was in good condition it would be easier to be in support of this, but he could not support it at this time considering it came in at $80,000 over budget. Mr. Moore stated he had an updated infrastructure map that showed specifically the sanitary sewer system. He stated he would distribute this to Council. Councilmember Larson noted they adopted a Capital Improvement Plan and this project was included in the plan and they should go forward with it because it was approved and it would not get any cheaper putting this off. He stated if there was reluctance to go forward because of the increased cost, they should at least go forward with one of stations. Councilmember Holden asked how long they had before they had to act on this. Mr. Brown replied they did not have to act on this tonight and he believed they had approximately 45 days. Councilmember Grant asked if they went ahead with one lift station, would they need to rebid it. Mr. Brown replied they would need to request a rebid because ofthe scope of the change. Mr. Filla stated he agreed this would need to be rebid. Mayor Aplikowski stated they would need to table this, deny, or reject the bids and rebid for one station. MOTION: Councilmember Holden moved and Mayor Aplikowski seconded a motion to award $280,000 for the lift station rehabilitation project for the funding of two lift stations. The motion failed (0-4 Councilmembers Grant, Larson, Holden, and Mayor Aplikowski opposed). Mr. Moore asked what staff should bring back to Council. Councilmember Holden indicated they had informed Ms. Wolfe what they were looking for. Mayor Aplikowski stated it was her understanding that they were not doing anything on this until after the Marc Worksession.