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THE MINIITES OF THS REGIILAR MEETING OF TH$ FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL OF
� APRIL 9, 1990
The Regular Meeting of the Fridley City Council was called to order
at 7:37 p.m. by Mayor Nee.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Nee led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag.
ROLL CALL•
MEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Nee, Councilwoman Jorgenson, Councilman
Schneider, Councilman Fitzpatrick and
Councilman Billings
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIOPI:
EARTH DAY 1990 - APRIL 22, 1990:
Mayor Nee read and issued a proclamation that proclaimed April 22,
1990 as Earth Day 1990. He encouraged all Fridley citizens to sign
an Earth Day Pledge promising to do their part to save this planet,
1 and set this day aside for public activities promoting preservation
of the global environment, launching the "Decade of the
Environment." Mayor Nee presented this proclamation to Mr. Doyle
Mullin, Ms. Patricia Faner, and Ms. Sue Wall.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated on Sunday, April 22, Earth Day will
be celebrated at the Springbrook Nature Center from 1:0o p.m. to
3:00 p.m. She stated many issues such as recycling, composting,
and the purchasing of items safe for the environment will be
discussed. She stated after the completion of activities at
Springbrook, there will be a car pool to the State Capitol which
will be followed by a motorcade. Councilwoman Jorgenson encouraged
everyone to participate in the celebration of Earth Day.
Mr. Dean Saba, a member of the Environmental Quality and Energy
Commission, thanked Mayor Nee and members of the Council for
issuing this proclamation. He stated all citizens have to make
every day an Earth Day and rely less on the Government to solve the
environmental problems. Mr. Saba stated no one makes a greater
mistake by doing nothing krecause he could do only a little. He
stated he hopes the City will always be a leader in protecting the
environment.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
COUNCIL MEETING. MARCH 26, 1990:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend the minutes by changing the
wording of the last two sentences of the last paragraph on Page 11
to read as follows: "a copy of the appropriate page or pages of
the original approved plan be submitted with the particular item
circled.° Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the minutes with the
above amendment. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. IIpon a voice
vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA:
Mayor Nee requested an item be added concerning the vandalism at
the Islamic Center.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to adopt the agenda with the
addition of the following item: (19) Vandalism at Islamic Center.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
OPEN FORUM, VISITORS:
Ms. Porter, 6870 Channel Road, questioned what use was proposed of
the building previously occupied by Suburban Engineering on Highway
65.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated there has been no proposal brought
to the Council.
Councilman Schneider stated he was aware of an inquiry for the use
of the building as a Moose Lodge.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated before such an item would be
submitted to the Council, it would be reviewed by the Planning
Commission.
Ms. Porter asked if neighboring residents would be notified.
Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated that if there was a
rezoning or special use permit request for this property, residents
within a 350 foot radius would be notified.
Councilwoman Jorgenson asked that those present regarding this
issue sign the attendance sheet.
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� Councilman Schneider advised Ms. Porter he would be interested in
hearing from her and gave her his calling card.
PUBLIC HEARING•
1. �UBLIC HEARING ON REZONING REOUEST ZOA #90-01 TO REZONE FROM
R-1, 5INGLE FAMILY DWELLING, TO C-1. LACAL BUSINESS. GENERALLY
LOCATED AT 6443 EAST RIVER ROAD N.E., (SPUR STATIONI. BY
MURPHY OIL COMPANY:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to waive the reading of the public
hearing notice and open the public hearing. Seconded by Council-
woman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee
declared the motion carried unanimously and the public hearing
opened at 7:54 p.m.
Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated this parcel is located at
Mississippi Street and East River Road. She stated the site is
currently zoned R-1 and is adjacent to the south of the existing
Spur Station. She stated the proposal is to rezone this parcel to
C-1 and demolish the existing structures on the property and
construct a new convenience store/gas station. Ms. Dacy stated
the advantage of rezoning the existing single family lot is to
provide a greater area for adequate screening and a buffer from
� neighboring residential uses.
Ms. Dacy stated the petitioner is also requesting a special use
permit and variance in conjunction with the rezoning of this
paroel. She stated the public hearing this evening only addresses
the rezoning issue.
Ms. Dacy stated a neighboring property owner voiced concern about
retaining the sidewalk along this intersection. She stated one of
the stipulations of the special use permit is that a five foot
concrete sidewalk must be maintained. She stated the entrances
will also be moved to the south, as far as possible from the
intersection, and understands the County has approved this plan.
Ms. Dacy stated there would be a six foot fence along the east and
south boundaries constructed on the inside of the existing
vegetation. She stated the petitioner is submitting a new
landscaping plan.
Ms. Dacy stated the Planning Commission has recommended approval
of the rezoning with the following two stipulations: (1) approval
of the special use permit and variance requests; and (2) the
parcels shall be combined into one tax parcel.
Ms. Dacy stated the ordinance for this rezoning, as well as the
special use permi� and variance requests, will be presented to the
' Council at the same meeting, April 23, 1990.
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No persons in the audience spoke regarding this proposed rezoning.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to close the public hearing.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the
public hearing closed at 7:58 p.m.
OLD BUSINESS•
2. ORDINANCE NO. 946 AMENDING SECTIONS 7.04. 7.05. 7.07. AND 7.09
OF THE FRIDLEY CITY CHARTER:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and adopt
Ordinance No. 946 on the second reading and order publication.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
3. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF TWO (21 PARK
DIESEL TRACTORS AND BROOMS:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the following bids for
the two park diesel tractors and brooms:
Isanti County
Equipment
Scharber & Sons,
Inc.
$39,863.50 (Base Bid)
Option I
Option II
Option III
- $7,870.00
- $1,892.00
- $4,462.00
TOTAL BID - $45,163.50
$40,700.00 (Base Hid)
Option I
Option II
Option III
$10,824.00
$ 3,800.00
$ 9,400.00
TOTAL BID - $45,924.00
(Brooms & Hdw.)
(2 Wing Plows)
(Trade-in)
(Brooms & Hdw.)
(2 Wing Plows)
(Trade-in)
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated two bids were received for
the park diesel tractors and brooms. He stated Isanti Equipment
had the low base bid for the tractors, accessory equipment, and
trade-in totaling $45,163.50. He stated Scharber & Sons Inc.'s
bid for the tractors, optional accessory equipment, and trade-in
totaled $45,924.00.
Mr. Flora stated $44,000 was budqeted for the two tractors,
therefor, both bids including all options are in excess of the
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budgeted amount, He stated after analyzing the bids, staff is
recommending that Option II for the wing plows not be accepted.
He stated the existing wing plows can be installed on the new
tractors by the City's mechanics. He stated that by eliminating
this option, both bids are helow the budgeted amount. Mr. Flora
stated Scharber & Sons has the greater trade-in allowance,
resulting in the lowest bid for the two tractors and brooms.
Mr. Flora stated
was found that
recommended that
$42,124.00.
in checking with two other equipment dealers, it
these two bids were very competitive. He
Council award the bid to Scharber & Sons Inc. for
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract for the two
diesel tractors to Scharber and Sons, Inc. for $40,700.00 plus
Option I for two brooms and hardware, $10,824.00, less trade-in of
$9,400.00 (Option III), or a final total bid of $42,124.D0.
Saconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
4. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HOWARD. NEEDLES, TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF
(ANTS) FOR THE DESIGN AND IMPROVEMENTS TD WELL NO. 12 AND 63RD
AVENUE BOOSTER STATION PROJECT N0. 204:
� Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated the City received a letter
contract from HNTB regarding the engineering services for the
design and inspection of improvements to the 63rd Avenue Booster
Station and the modifications of Well No. 12. He stated this
project is associated with the City's water storage requirements
and provides for increased pumping capacity between the low and
intermediate water zones, as well as diverting the Well No. 12
production directly into the intermediate zone.
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Mr. Flora stated the amount for the design is $17,628.00 and the
construction inspection amounts to $9,850.80 for a total contract
not to exceed $27,478.80. He stated that in order to comply with
the Council's concerns reqarding the consultant's liability for the
design, he has worked with the City Attorney to incorporate a cost
overrun stipulation into the contract and is included in the HNTB
agreement.
Mr. Flora stated in order to initiate these improvements this year,
to improve the water distribution within the three water zones and
to compliment the construction of the 1.5 MG elevated water tank;
he recommended the Council authorize retaining HNTB to complete the
63rd Avenue and Well No. 12 Booster Station modification agreement.
He stated in the revised 1990 Capital Improvement Program, an
amount of $24,000 was identified for this purpose.
Councilman Schneider questioned the $24,000 and where this amount
was reflected. He asked how this relates to the original estimate
when the Council first discussed plans for capital improvements.
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� iie stated he could not find this in the water system study.
Mr. Flora stated at the March 12 conference meeting, the Council
addressed a number of water improvement projects and added
consultant costs and identified this $24,000 at that time. He
stated it was not in the original 1990 Water Capital Improvement
Proqram.
Councilman Schneider stated he would like information showing the
correlation between the water study cost estimates compared with
current project estimates. He stated he wanted to know the actual
dollars being spent in water improvements over the next several
years as he is concerned about increased water rates.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to table this item for further
information from staff. Seconded by Councilwoman ,7orqenson. Upon
a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried
unanimously.
5. CONSIDERATION OF APPOINTMENTS TO CITY COMMISSIONS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to table this item. Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
� NEW BUSINESS:
6. RESOLUTION NO. 27-1990 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING SIGNING AN
AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING WORKING CONDITIONS. WAGES AND HOURS OF
POLICE OFFICERS OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT FQR
THE YEAR 1990:
Mr. Hunt, Assistant to the City Manager, stated this agreement with
the Police Officers provides for a salary increase of four percent;
the same benefits for health and life insurance offered to other
City employees, which is a maximum of $225.00 per month; and an
increase of $5.00 per month for Corporals' and Investigators' pay.
He stated this contract was approved by the Police Officers and
submitted for the Council�s approval.
MOTION lay Councilman Schneider to adopt Resolution No. 27-1990.
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
7. FIRST READING OF AN ORDINANCE RECODIFYING THE FRIDLEY CITY
CODE, CHAPTER 206, ENTITLED "BUILDING CODE" BY AMENDING
SECTION 206.03.02 J:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated last July, due to
increased environmental concerns with ground water pollution, an
� amendment was approved in the Building Code to provide for a
monitoring well permit fee. Ae stated subsequent to that, the
State Legislature established a ruling that the Department of
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Health would be the only agency which would permit wells of any
type. Ae stated in inquiring about the City's ordinance, the
Health Department advised that any reference to monitoring wells
would have to be eliminated.
Mr. Flora stated because of a need for this type of data to be
maintained in the City, this amendment is proposed to provide for
pollution monitoring registration fees.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to waive the reading and approve the
ordinance upon first reading. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
S. APPROVAL OF RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS PURCHASE AGREEMENTS:
Ms. Dacy, Planning Coordinator, stated these two purchase
agreements are for properties in the Riverview Heights area owned
by Mearold Jensvold and Robert Morin. She stated there is an
addendum to Mr. Morin's agreement relating to certain items such
as examination of title, closing costs, possession, relocation
costs, etc. She stated Mr. Morin may need to live in the home
after the closing as he is relocating to a home in Mora, Minnesota.
Ms. Dacy stated a rental agreement will be provided after the
closing.
Ms. Dacy stated there is an amendment to Mr. Morin's addendum under
Item 5, Personal Property, which should read as follows: ��Personal
property remaining on the property after the date of closing shall
be automatically forfeited to the Buyer."
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the purchase agreements
with Mearold Jensvold and Robert Morin with the above noted
amendment to Mr. Morin's addendum. Seconded by Councilman
Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR 1990 MISCELLANEOUS
CONCRETE CURB. GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK PROJECT:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for
the 1990 miscellaneous concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk project:
Lindahl & Carlson
1821 University Avenue, #N318
St. Paul, MN 55104
Halvorson Construction
4227 - 165th Avenue N.E.
Anoka, MN 55304
$26,310.QQ
$28,860.00
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Standard Sidewalk, Inc.
29635 Neal Avenue
Lindstrom, MN 55045
Gunderson Brothers
2325 Snelling Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404
Schmidt Curb Company
21504 Ahlstrom Street
Rogers, MN 55374
Adcon, Inc.
16191 Round Lake Blvd.
Andover, MN 55304
$32,200.00
$34�395.00
$35,450.00
$42,700.00
10%
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated six bids were received for
this project and it is recommended the contract be awarded to the
low bidder, Lindahl and Carlson, in the amount of $26,31�.0�.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract for the 1990
� miscellaneous concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk project to the
low bidder, Lindahl and Carlson in the amount of $26,310.00.
Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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10. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR PHASE II - 3 MG CONCRETE
RESERVOIR PROJECT NO. 200:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to receive the following bids for
the 3 MG Concrete Reservoir Project No. 200:
Paragon Constructors
628 Pine Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Western Waterproofing
2838 Stevens Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Universal Applicators
P. O. Box 310
Forest Lake, MN 55D25
JMG Contracting, Inc.
4253 - lOth Avenue South
Minneapolis, NIN 55407
$249,454.00
$272,862.14
$317,417.00
$340,0OO.OD
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TMI Coatings, Inc.
2805 Dodd Street
St. Paul, MN 55121
William H. Kelly Co.
1229 N. North Branch
Chioago, IL 60622
$410,044.00
$588,860.00
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Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated bids were opened on March
22, 1990. Ae stated the bids were received by the engineering
consultant, AEC, and it was determined that the low bidder, Paragon
Constructors, did not provide the financial statements required in
the specifications. He stated they also were not using an interior
coating which was approved by the Department of Health for the tank
lining. He stated the contractor was given until April 3, 1990,
to submit the necessary documentation regarding their financial
status and their proposed coating materials; however, the
information was not received.
Mr. Flora stated it is recommended, therefore, that the contract
be awarded to the second lowest bidder, Western Waterproofing, who
satisfied the specifications.
Mr. Dave Park, representing Paragon Constructors, stated they
specialize in concrete restoration and coating work. He stated
their bid Contained a material not approved by the Department of
Aealth. Ae stated they contacted JMG Contracting which applies
C.I.M that meets the bid specifications and they would sub-contract
with them for this work.
Mr. Park stated a letter dated April 6, 1990, was sent to Mr.
Kollmer of AEC Engineers & Designers, with a copy to Mr. Flora,
stating their expertise in concrete restoration. He stated they
have applied millions of square feet of urethane coating. He
stated even though their product is not approved by the Minnesota
Department of Health, it is approved by various waterwork agencies.
Mr. Park stated they are offering a product to be supplied by a
sub-contractor, JMG Contracting. He felt the Council should look
at the $23,000 difference in their bid and the next lowest bidder.
He stated they are proud of their customer reference list. Mr.
Park stated as far as a financial statement, they do not pay for
an audited statement. He stated a bid bond is suppose to cover
the financial requirements and then, subsequently, a performance
bond.
Mr. Park stated the material supplier is here this evening and can
supply a list of references where the product proposed to be used
in this project has been installed. He stated the person who would
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� install the product is also here to answer any questions.
Mr. Gearin, owner of JMG Contracting, stated his firm was the
contractor for Phase I relating to the exterior. He stated their
product is approved for use with potable water. He stated when the
City accepted their bid, no financial statement was provided.
Councilman Billings asked Mr. Gearin how many times his firm has
applied this material. Mr. Gearin stated four times.
Mr. Gearin stated as far as the timeframe, he did not feel it was
a major concern and could be met.
Mr. Kollmer, AEC Engineers, stated he would like to clarify the
point of disqualification. He stated the specifications include
instructions which require the bidder to submit information on
their qualifications and a financial statement. He stated the
specifioations provided for a list of equipment and the experience
of the personnel to be utilized on this project.
Mr. Kollmer stated the majority of the other bidders are qualified
and have satisfied all the requirements and instructions to bidders
and bidder qualifications. He stated a reasonable amount of time
was spent requesting the low bidder to submit the required
information in order to judge whether they are qualified for this
� project. He stated, at this time, a financial statement has not
been submitted.
Mr. Kollmer stated a number of the references show that Paragon
Construotors would be qualified in concrete repairs. He stated the
majority of this project consists of coating work. He stated he
feels that how submitting an alternate material and using a sub-
contractor is unfair to the other bidders.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated Mr. Gearin stated he did not provide
a finanaial statement for the project he completed last year for
the City.
Mr. Kollmer stated Mr. Gearin is referring to the exterior. He
stated the bid bond is only to guarantee the quality of the
worlananship. He stated in the bidders qualification section they
wish to determine if a contractor is solvent by reviewing their
financial resources. He stated he has worked with Mr. Gearin on
a number of projects, but is not familiar with Paragon Constructors
and must take their submitted information and go through the
process of qualifying the contractor.
Councilwoman Jorgenson asked when the inside of the tank was
redone, if a financial statement was required from those who bid
on the project.
� Mr. Kollmer stated they did have financial statements and the
contractor was TMI Coatings, Inc.
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� Mr. Burns, City Manager, asked why a financial statement was not
required on the exterior of the reservoir.
Mr. Kollmer stated he did not recall if that was in the
specifications. He stated, basically, it was knowing the
contractor. He stated where the contractor is not known, they
would be operating strictly in the blind. He stated it may be an
irregularity and was not required because they knew the contractor
could get the work completed.
Councilman Billings stated he would like to know specific items
where Paragon Constructors did not meet the specifications.
Mr. Kollmer stated they were lacking financial data and did not
submit whether or not they were going to use a subcontractor and
the subcontractor's qualifications. He stated the list of
references are incomplete and the material they bid has not been
approved by the State Department of Health for contact with potable
drinking water.
MOTION by Councilwoman Jorgenson to reject the bids. Motion failed
for lack of a second.
Mayor Nee stated it seems that Paragon Constructors interpreted the
� specifications to their own convenience.
Mr. Park stated they do not have an audited financial statement.
Councilman Billings asked if they submitted or attempted to submit
an unaudited financial statement or other type of financial
statement.
Mr. Park stated they have an unaudited statement, but did not
submit it.
Mr. Dronen, representing Western Waterproofing, stated all of their
submittals were in order and, to his knowledge, nothing was
requested that they had not submitted. He stated they followed
procedures and bid accordingly. He stated there were a number of
voluntary ways within the document to bid this project.
Mr. Dronen stated in fairness to the rest of the bidders, if the
specifications are not followed and only bits and pieces are used,
then the contractors really do not know what they City wants when
they bid the project.
Mr. Newman, Assistant City Attorney, stated the law is fairly clear
pertaining to a minor irregularity in the bidding. He stated State
law states this can be overlooked and the deficiency corrected.
� He stated the critical point is the material and, if it did not
meet the specifications, whether the bidder acted to meet this
requirement in a timely fashion.
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' Mr. Newman stated in regard to the question of the financial
statement, the specifications do not require an audited financial
statement, only one properly prepared. He stated when the bid was
submitted, a subcontractor was not identified nor were his
qualifiCations.
Mr. Newman stated there are a number of irregularities which would
justify rejecting the low bid. He stated the law reads that minor
irregularities may be waived, but it is not mandatory. He stated,
on the other hand, if the Council believes the bidder has satisfied
these irregularities, they could award the bid if they so dasired.
Councilman Schneider felt if there is this much trouble in the bid
process, he would not feel comfortable proceeding with awarding the
contract to this bidder.
Councilman Billings stated his concern is with the integrity of the
bidding process and not so much as the lack of a financial
statement. He stated if they allow these irregularities, it almost
sets a precedent for this to happen again. He stated Paragon is
now proposing to use a different material than what was submitted
in their bid. He stated if this material was proposed as an
alternate at the time of bidding, he probably would have no problem
with it regardless of whether or not the financial statement was
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Councilwoman Jorgenson asked if the bid proposal advised bidders
who to contact to find out what type of material could be used.
Mr. Flora stated the bid specified a particular material and the
specifications also provided a method to establish an equal.
Councilwoman Jorgenson stated, basically, Paragon went to a
national organization looking for materials that would be suitable
for use on the inside of the tank even though the bid
specifications advised them who to contact.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to direct staff to prepare a
resolution to award the contract for this project to the lowest
qualified bidder, Western Waterproofing, and submit it for the
Council's consideration. Seconded by Councilman Billings.
Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion
carried unanimously.
11. RECEIVE HIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE
1.5 MG ELEVATED WATER RESERVOIR PROJECT NO. 201:
MOTION by Councilman Billings to receive the following bids for the
construction of the 1.5 MG Elevated Water Reservoir, Project No.
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Sidder
A. Base Bid-Type of Tower
Flutted Column
Water Spheroid
Composite Alternate
B. Optional Items
Chicago Pitts
Bridge Des
& ron Moines
$1�715,000
$1,447,000
No Bid
1j Condensate Ceiling
Flutted Column $ 5D,000
Water Spheroid $ 4,900
Composite Alternate No Bid
2) Oversized Door
Flutted Column $ 35,000
Water Spheroid $ 4,700
Composite Alternate No Bid
3) Demolition of Metal
Storage Bldg. $ 4,400
4) Relocation of Metal
Storage Bldg.
C. Prevailing Wages
Flutted Column
Water Spheroid
Composite Alternate
E. Instr. & Control
Vendor
Manufacturer
$ 28,600
$ 5,000
$ 5,000
No Bid
$1,173,200
$1,499,000
No Bid
$ 27,185
$ 6,120
No Bid
$ 15,115
$ 6,50D
No Bid
$ 12,540
$ 29,700
$ 6,700
$ 6,700
No Bid
Landmark
No Bid
No Bid
$1,429,475
No Bid
No Bid
$ 30,000
No Bid
No Bid
$ 4,500
$ 5,000
$ 25,000
No Bid
No Bid
$ 31,000
Automatic Sys. Automatic Sys. Waldor Pump
Auto Con Co. Auto Con Co. Consol.Elec.
Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated three bids were received
for this project. He stated it is recommended the low bid from
Pitts Des Moines Water Tower Company for a fluted column water
tower be accepted. He stated the base bid is $1,173,200 plus
$27,185 for the Option 1 condensate ceiling and $15,115 for Option
2 for the oversized door. He stated, in addition, the prevailing
wage addition was $6,700 for a total of $1,222,200.00.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to award the contract for the 1.5
MG Elevated Water Reservoir, Project No. 201, to the low bidder,
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Pitts Des Moines Water Tower Company, for a total of $1,222,200.00
($1,173,200 base bid; $27,185 for condensate ceiling; $15,115 for
oversized door; and $6,700 for prevailing wages). Seconded by
Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor
Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
12. RECEIVE BIDS AND AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE
APPARATUS:
Mr. Aldrich, Fire Chief, stated seven bids were submitted for this
fire apparatus. He stated the low bidder, Boardman Fire Apparatus,
did not understand the placement of the hydraulic ladder rack. He
stated this has been discussed and clarified with them and this
feature would be included for an additional $4,500. He stated even
with this $4,500 added, Boardman Fire Apparatus is the low bidder
for a total of $205,414.
Mr. Aldrich stated it is recommended the contract be awarded to
the low bidder, Boardman Fire Apparatus. He stated $2,474 may be
deducted from the bid if payment of $74,930 is made at the time of
delivery of the chassis and pump to the Oklahoma factory.
Mr. Aldrich stated $250,000 has been authorized for the purchase
of a new unit and refurbishing the aerial ladder. He stated he has
� been in contact with Determan Tank and Welding of Fridley in regard
to the refurbishing and they have advised that the cost should not
exceed $50,000.
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MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to receive the following bids for
a 1250 G.P.M. Pumper/Aerial Tower:
Bidder
Luverne Fire Apparatus
Brandon, SD 57005
Gen. Fire Safety Equip.
North Branch, MN
MN Conway Fire
Minneapolis, MN
Pierce Mfg.
Appleton, WI
Boardman Fire Apparatus
oklahoma City, oK
Base
Bid
$219,840
$241,700
$253,285
$247,137
$243,984
$203,388
$211,058
Alt. A
Alum.
Bodv
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
No Bid
$+6,213
Alt. B
Elect.
Rew.Whls.
$+1,600
$+1,870
$+1,870
$-2,50D
$+2,154
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3-D Fire Apparatus
Shawno, WI
Seagrave of MN
Base
Bid
$235,345
$261,996
Alum. Elect.
Bodv Rew.Whls.
$+4,000
No Bid
$+1,750
$-2,100
Seconded by Councilman Billings. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to award the contract for the 1250
G.P.M. Pumper/Aerial Tower to the low bidder, Boardman Fire
Apparatus, for $203,388 plus $4,500 for the hydraulic ladder rack,
less $2,474 for the prepayment option or a total final bid of
$205,414. Seconded by Councilman Billings.
Mr. Aldrich stated before the contract is actually signed, the
specifications are reviewed on an item-by-item basis with the
contractor and if there is any question between either parties, it
is resolved in a memo of understanding that becomes part of the
contract.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON TAE ABOVE MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
13. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH HOWARD, NEEDLES, TAMMEN & BERGENDOFF
jHNTB1 FOR INSPECTION OF THE 1.5 MG ELEVATED WATER RESERVOIR.
PROJECT NO. 202•
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated this letter contract
covers inspection of the construction of the 1.5 MG elevated water
reservoir. He stated the project was designed by HNTB for $39,000
out of funds provided by Target. He stated in order to insure that
the tank is constructed according to the plans and specifications
and the American Waterworks criteria, he would recommend the
Council award the contract to HNTB for inspection of the tank at
a cost of $52,686.40.
MT. Flora stated a change order overrun statement which provides
for cost-sharing of any error or omission items which exceed $5,D00
singularly or collectively has been incorporated in this agreement.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize entering into this
contract with HNTB for inspection services in conjunction with the
construCtion of the 1.5 MG elevated water reservoir, Project No.
202. Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all
voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
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� 14. APPROVAL OF THE INSTALLATION OF RED BRICK MEDIANS AT THE
INTERSECTION OF HIGHWAY 65 AND 53RD AVENUE:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated last November, the City
received preliminary plans from MnDOT proposing the widening of
Highway 65 between 52nd Avenue and I-694. He stated the issue
regarding placement of red hrick was discussed with the Council on
November 13. He stated he has contacted the City of Columbia
Heights regarding their participation in funding the red brick
within their boundaries of the intersection and they concur with
this plan. The total cost of the red brick medians is estimated
at $10,000.
Mr. Flora stated the installation of the red brick would probably
not be done until 1992, possibly 1991.
MOTION by Councilman Billings to approve the installation of red
brick within the medians at the intersection of Highway 65 and 53rd
Avenue in the MnDOT project and utilize Street Utility Funds for
this work. Seconded by Councilman Schneider. Upon a voice vote,
all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
15. AUTHORIZATION FOR PLACEMENT OF "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON EAST
RIVER ROAD FROM THE SOUTH COUNTY LINE AT 37TH AVENUE TO ITS
� INTERSECTION WITA CSAA NO. 2:
Mr. Flora, Public Works Director, stated Anoka County has received
a request to install no parking signs on East River Road from the
southern City limits to CSAH No. 2, the bridge access to Main
Street. He stated the purpose of the no parking signs is to reduce
traffic congestion caused by cars parking on the highway as a
result of Auto Auctions� operations.
Mr. Flora stated staff has reviewed this request and concurs with
the County's recommendation. He stated he would recommend the
Council authorize staff to inform the County of concurrence with
the placement of the no parking signs.
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to authorize staff to inform the
County that the Council concurs with the placement of "no parking"
signs on East River Road from the south County line at 37th Avenue
to its intersection with CSAII No. 2. Seconded by Councilwoman
Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
16. CLAIMS:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to authorize payment of Claims No.
31380 through 31569. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick. Upon a
� voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared tha motion carried
unanimously.
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17. LICENSES:
MOTION by Councilman Fitzpatrick to approve the licenses as
submitted and as on file in the License Clerk's Office. Seconded
by Councilman Schneider.
Councilwoman Jorgenson questioned the two livestock licenses and
asked what type of livestock was covered under this license. She
stated she would like to know this answer before she approves the
licenses.
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to amend the above motion by
deleting the two livestock licenses. Seconded by Councilman
Fitzpatrick. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye, Mayor Nee declared
the motion carried unanimously.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON TI-IE MAIN MOTION, all voted aye, and
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
18. ESTIMATES:
MoTION by Councilman Schneider to approve the estimates as
submitted:
Herrick & Newman
6401 University Avenue N.E.
Fridley, MN 55432
Services rendered as City Attorney
for the month of March, 1990 ...
Gammon Bros., Inc.
13845 Northdale Boulevard
Rogers, MN 55374
. . . . $ 2,298.00
Street Improvement Project
No. ST. 1989 - 1& 2
Estimate No, il . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,825.00
Seconded by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting
aye, Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously.
19. VANDALISM AT ISLAMIC CENTER:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider that the City offer a$1,000 reward
for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person
or persons responsible for the damage at the Islamia Center this
past weekend. Seconded by Councilman Fitzpatrick.
Councilman Billings stated he does not disaqree with the intent,
but felt it was the wrong time to initiate this kind of action.
He felt it was something that bears more thought than just the
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reaction to what happened over the weekend. xe stated crimes of
a much more serious nature have happened and rewards were not
offered in the past.
Councilman Billings thouqht perhaps a fund should be started by
soliciting funds from various organizations and a control mechanism
adopted to administer that fund to offer rewards in appropriate
circumstances. He felt to take this action this evening is acting
in haste and is not appropriate.
Councilman Schneider stated he would agree there are many serious
crimes, but this type of vandalism with racial overtones is an
extremely serious arime and gets to the very root and foundation
of this country's freedom to worship as one pleases. He felt it
was urgent for the City to send a message and apprehend those who
perpetrate such a crime.
Mayor Nee felt Councilman Billings' alternative proposal could be
addressed in the future.
UPON A VOICE VOTE TAKEN ON THE ABOVE MOTION, Councilman Schneider,
Councilman Fitzpatrick, Councilwoman Jorgenson and Mayor Nee voted
in favor of the motion. Councilman Billings voted against the
motion. Mayor Nee declared the motion carried by a 4 to 1 vote.
ADJOURNMENT:
MOTION by Councilman Schneider to adjourn the meeting. Seconded
by Councilwoman Jorgenson. Upon a voice vote, all voting aye,
Mayor Nee declared the motion carried unanimously and the Regular
Meeting of the Fridley City Council of April 9, 1990, adjourned at
9:23 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Carole Haddad
Secretary to the City Council
Approved:
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William J. Ne�e
Mayor