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City of Centerville <br />City Council Meeting <br />August 27, 2008 <br />City Administrator Larson stated that there was a spreadsheet in the Council's packet <br />showing the damaged buildings. The City received a proposal from Mr. Ross, of A.J. Ross <br />Concrete & Masonry (Contractor B), who was the lowest bidder, to repair the City's <br />damaged buildings. Mr. Ross would be subcontracting the roofing to another contractor. <br />Mayor Capra inquired whether everyone was satisfied with Mr. Ross' work. <br />City Administrator Larson replied that there were some issues that are being resolved, and <br />some issues that were outside the scope of what Mr. Ross had been hired to do. The City <br />paid for installation in the contract with the playground supplier. The playground supplier <br />will come back and resolve some of the issues. <br />Councilmember Lee stated that the plans said the merry-go-round at the playground would <br />be between 6-18" above grade when the sand is completely flat, and that it is 18" above <br />grade right now. He stated that, as an engineer, he would have shot for 12" above grade. <br />He also stated that the sod was placed over sand and gravel, with no dirt below it, and it <br />did not grow. The Park & Recreation Committee is not happy with the quality of their <br />workmanship. <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that they need to make sure 1VIr. Ross has <br />insurance on his employees, as well as on his subcontractors. <br />Discussion ensued <br />Motion by Council Member Lee, seconded by Council Member Broussard-Vickers, to <br />approve the low bid, with the addition of detailed supervision by the Public Works <br />Director. All in favor. Motion carried unanimously. <br />IX. ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES <br />1. Downtown Area Changes <br />City Administrator Larson stated that the downtown area road construction is underway <br />that would make it look different. He stated that decorative sidewalks, street lighting is <br />going up and trees will soon be planted. <br />City Engineer Statz stated that the contractor proposed that they detour Progress Road and <br />Centerville Road traffic down Dupree for about 2 weeks during construction of the balance <br />of the concrete intersections. Main Street (CSAH 14) traffic can go east/west. <br />Councilmember Broussard-Vickers stated that the biggest issue with this would be with <br />school buses and morning rush hour traffic. She stated that some notice should be sent out <br />for re-heightened awareness with the kids. <br />City Administrator Larson stated that this detour will not happen for at least a week. He <br />suggested that someone from the school be invited to the weekly construction meetings <br />regarding CSAH 14. <br />Page 4 of 6 <br />