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Regular City Council Meeting Monday, August 11, 2014 Page 6 Councilmember McGehee questioned if the original budget parameters were set too low, since three of the original five bids had failed on further testing; opining that this may prevent qualified vendors from performing the work based on their expertise and knowledge of actual costs for doing so. Mr. Brokke advised, that if authorized to re-solicit proposals, several items identi- fied previously within initial budgets, would be identified as alternates for better analysis, as their cost was higher than originally anticipated, specifically at Lex- ington and Autumn Grove Parks. Councilmember McGehee stated that she supported this initiative to make the sys- tems more efficient and not waste water; however, she further stated that she didn't want to spend $200,000 or more on a system that forced vendors to cut corners, ultimately costing the City more in the long run. Councilmember Willmus asked Mr. Brokke to provide background on vendors, specifically the chosen vendor who was unable to meet the three-year bonding re- quirements for the duration of the project. Councilmember Willmus further asked if it was possible to repackage the project to break up the scope of work so several vendors could qualify. Mr. Brokke advised that the preferred vendor was a small business, and were only able to bond for one year at a time, while state law indicated bonding was neces- sary over the duration of the three-year project. Regarding breaking up the scope of the work among vendors, Mr. Brokke advised that the intent was for one ven- dor to allow for consistency of the system. McGehee moved, Willmus seconded, rejecting all irrigation replacement and up- grade proposals as described on the Best Value Summary dated March 17, 2014; and as detailed in the RCA dated August 11, 2014. Roll Call Ayes: Willmus, Laliberte, Etten, McGehee, and Roe. Nays: None. j. Set Public Hearing to Consider Approving a Small Brewer Off-Sale Intoxi- cating Liquor License, an On-Sale and Sunday Brewer's Taproom License and an Outside Sales and Consumption Endorsement for Blume Brauhaus, LLC (Bent Brewstillery) located at 1744 Terrace Drive Mayor Roe recognized that this applicant is attempting to get licenses in place prior to this year's Minnesota State Fair, His research had indicated no state or city code requiring a separate action of the City Council to set a public hearing date. Given the staff time in providing Requests for Council Action, Mayor Roe questioned if it was necessary for this extra step.