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��€�� {tem Description REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION DATE: 9111 /06 ITEM NO: 3 � ,�.r�r�� tir,�. Accept Low �d the Installation of � Bleacher Heati �atem at the Roseville Guidant John Rose Minnesota OVAL Driveway and Skating Cer�ter/ BACKGROUND When the OVAL was or'rginaliv constructed there was a desire to heat the outside bleacher area for s�v�raf reasons including preventing ice buildup for the safety of users, spectators and staff. At that time, in preparation of providing heat in the future, plastic coils were installed in the concrete bleachers. Since the OVAL opened, another area of real concern that has become evident is the concrete area (driveway) between the OVAL ice surface and directly outside the ice resurfacer room (this is also is part of the exercise warm-up track around the OVAL) and directly in front of the maintenance doors (this is the alternate #1 piece of the bid). The area tends to create extreme slippery conditions due to the travel route of the resurfacer to and from the ice, creating water that freezes. The use of sandlsalt has not been an option due to the dangerous conditions it creates when it gets on the OVAL ice surface. The City has incurred tens of thousands of dollars of workers compensation costs over the past several years due to slips and falls. In 2000 an attempt was made to correct the issue with the installation of an electric heating coil, which failed shortlythereafter. In 2004, prior to the mechanical malfunctions of the refrigeration system at the OVAL, funds had been identified, plans, specifications and quotes were received to address the issue by installing heating coils in the driveway, similar to what is in the bleachers. The project included a boiler system sufficient to supply the driveway and the bleacher area. Due to the uncertainly of the overall refrigeration system, the project was put on hold. Several accidents have occurred prior and since and staff is now recommending this project with the completion date prior to the 2006-07 season start. At the August 14, 2006 City Council meeting, staff was authorized to enter into an agreement with Bonestroo, Rosene and Anderiik (BRA) to develop bidding documents and to advertise for bids for the project. Attached is a summary letter from BRA. On September 1, 2006 at 2:00 PM the bids were received at City Hall and read