CCM 08/10/2015
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF FRIDLEY
AUGUST 10, 2015
The City Council meeting for the City of Fridley was called to order by Mayor Lund at 7:01 p.m.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mayor Lund
Councilmember Barnette
Councilmember Saefke
Councilmember Varichak
Councilmember Bolkcom
OTHERS PRESENT:
Wally Wysopal, City Manager
Darcy Erickson, City Attorney
Scott Hickok, Community Development Director
James Kosluchar, Public Works Director
PRESENTATION:
Community Partnership Grant from CenterPoint Energy.
APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CONSENT AGENDA:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
City Council Meeting of July 27, 2015.
APPROVED
OLD BUSINESS:
1.Second reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 11, General Provisions and Fees,
Section 11.10 Fees Pertaining to Fire Department Review of Sprinkler Plans.
WAIVED THE READING OF THE ORDINANCE AND ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO.
1322 ON SECOND READING AND ORDERED PUBLICATION.
NEW BUSINESS:
2.Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for 5300 Central Avenue (Ward 1).
APPROVED.
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3.Approve Comprehensive Sign Plan for Osborne Commerce Center I and II, Generally
Located at 191 and 101 Osborne Road N.E. (Ward 3).
APPROVED.
4.Claims (169294 – 169445).
APPROVED.
5.Licenses.
APPROVED LICENSES AS SUBMITTED AND AS ON FILE.
6.Estimates:
Astech Corporation, Inc.
P.O. Box 1025
St. Cloud, MN 56302
2014 Street Rehabilitation
Project No. ST2014-01
Estimate No. 7…………………………………………………………………$17,530.84
APPROVED.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to approve the proposed Consent Agenda. Seconded by
Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
OPEN FORUM:
No one from the audience spoke.
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA:
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to adopt the Agenda. Seconded by Councilmember
Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
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NEW BUSINESS:
7.Receive Bids and Award Contract for Springbrook Nature Center Boardwalk
Replacement Project No. 443.
James Kosluchar
, Public Works Director, said as identified in the 2015 CIP, repair and
replacement of the internal trails and boardwalks at Springbrook is needed. The amount of
$250,000 was allocated in the CIP for this purpose in 2015. The Engineering Division, working
with the Park and Maintenance Division and Parks and Recreation Department, has requested
bids for replacement of a portion of the existing boardwalk system.
Mr. Kosluchar
stated two bids were received, and the low bid was submitted by RJ Marco
construction, Inc., of Little Canada, in the amount of $218,867.00. The demolition of the
existing boardwalk will be completed under a separate contract for $14,200. The total cost for
demolition of the existing boardwalk and installation of the replacement boardwalk is $233,067.
Mr. Kosluchar
noted the existing boardwalk will be removed shortly before the installation of
the new boardwalk to minimize the closure time for the trail. All work is expected to be
completed before winter. As this project serves to maintain the City’s trail system in its parks
and streets, it is funded out of the City of Fridley CIP as a capital replacement project, and not
from the Springbrook Nature Center operating budget.
Mr. Kosluchar
stated the existing boardwalk is a floating wooden and aluminum frame system
located on the west side of the Nature Center. The existing boardwalk is in very poor condition,
and in need of frequent maintenance and repair. The new boardwalk will be configured
differently, but will connect to the existing trail at the same location as the existing boardwalk.
A 10 foot x 20 foot observation platform will be located in the middle of the boardwalk to
provide an area for programming.
Mr. Kosluchar
said the new boardwalk will be constructed of modular polyethylene sections
that are combined to make up the overall configuration. An aluminum railing with cables will
run the length of the boardwalk, and an ADA compliant toe rail will add additional safety for
users. Staff recommends the City Council move to receive the bids and award the contract for
the Springbrook Nature Center Boardwalk Replacement Project No. 443 to RJ Marco
Construction, Inc., for the amount of $218,867.00.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked when the contract for the demolition would come.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied quotes will be taken and the contract can be approved administratively.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if the new material is slippery.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied that a 10 foot x 30 foot section was wet down and it remained skid
resistant.
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Mayor Lund
noted that the modular units were air filled. He asked if Styrofoam was considered
as an option.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied that if water leaks in there it gets water logged and buoyancy will not
hold over time. Cost was also an issue.
Mayor Lund
said they do not last forever. He has seen them split or cracked. He asked if they
can be re-welded.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied that repairing this has been discussed, but a conclusion has not been
made about how to patch them if they become cracked or punctured.
Councilmember Barnette
asked why this project was coming out of the CIP replacement
project.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied that it will serve the whole community, and it is outside the Springbrook
Nature Center operation.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked when it would be completed.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied the materials should arrive in September with installation in October.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive bids and award the contract for Springbrook
Nature Center Boardwalk Replacement Project No. 443to RJ Marco Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $218,867.00. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
8.Receive Bids and Award Contract for 2015 Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2015-01
James Kosluchar,
Public Works Director, noted an error on page 71 of the agenda. The project
is listed as $3,850 and should be $2,385.
Mr. Kosluchar
stated the proposed work is for the Summit Manor Neighborhood, Ward 3, for
2.8 miles of street rehabilitation. Street segments will receive 6” to 8” reclaim and 3” asphalt
surfacing. The water main replacement will happen on segments of Hughes Avenue, Third
Street, Capitol Street, and Horizon Drive. Sanitary sewer main replacement will take place on
Hughes Avenue, Horizon Drive and Capitol Street. The storm water treatment system at Summit
Square Park, along with piping on Horizon Drive will also be replaced (funded by MWMO
grant).
Mr. Kosluchar
noted the construction completion date is August 1, 2016, and the project budget
is $2,185,000, which includes reallocation of $200,000 from the 2015 Sanitary Sewer Lining
Project. The final Engineer’s Estimate is $2,468,000. A bid letting was held on August 6, 2015.
10 bids were received; seven bids were below the estimate. The low bid was received from
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Kuechle Underground, Inc., for $1,844,078.73. Bids ranged to $3,133,145.50. The low bid
would hold assessments slightly below projected.
Mr. Kosluchar
stated Kuechle Underground, of Kimball, Minnesota, has performed as general
contractor on public projects of similar magnitude and complexity. They included Anoka 2013
Street Renewal for $1.141M, Canby 2014 Street & Utility project for $8.124M, and Ramsey
2014 Ridgedale Drive for $2.650M. The contractor’s references are all positive.
Mr. Kosluchar
noted the MWMO-funded improvements on Hughes Avenue (cul-de-sac
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removal) and 3 Street (bioswale bumpouts) are not included in the bid documents. Curb and
paving work can be adjusted and the work inside bioswale bumpouts would be performed under
a separate contract. Staff recommends the City Council move to receive the bids per the attached
bid tabulation and award the 2015 Street improvement Project No. ST2015-01 to Kuechle
Underground, Inc., of Kimball, MN in the amount of $1,844,078.73.
Councilmember Bolkcom
noted the project completion date is 2016.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied that is the anticipated completion dates.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked about the bids for the bumpouts.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied the bumpouts and pavement removal is not part of this contract. They
can be added and would not be part of any assessment.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if people were not able to attend the meeting and had questions
if they could contact staff.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied yes; they should call 763-572-3552 or check the project website.
Councilmember Bolkcom
thanked those who came to the meeting. She said there were some
safety concerns about people stopping at the stop sign.
Wally Wysopal
, City Manager, added the Police Department was informed and will put a speed
trailer in that area to capture information and increase police rounds through that neighborhood.
The police will make a more conscious effort to watch speed and issue tickets. Most people
going thru the stop sign live in neighborhood.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked Mr. Kosluchar to summarize what happened at the meeting.
Mr. Kosluchar
replied the meeting took place by special invitation for residents on Third Street.
The majority in attendance, about 14 to 15, supported this effort. There was a concern about lost
parking where the bumpouts were placed. Most favored the bumpouts, and staff will follow up
on the drainage concern. There will be one more meeting in the near future.
Councilmember Bolkcom
asked if there would be an assessment for this work this year.
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Mr. Kosluchar
replied that the assessment will happen after completion of the project, so it
would be delayed one year.
MOTION
by Councilmember Bolkcom to receive bids and award the contract for the 2015
Street Rehabilitation Project No. ST2015-01 to Kuechle Underground, Inc., in the amount of
$1,844,078.73. Seconded by Councilmember Saefke.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY.
9.Informal Status Reports:
Wally Wysopal,
City Manager, made the following announcements:
There are still spots open for the Citizens Academy. If interested, call the Police
Department at 763-572-3629
On August 19, the Planning Commission will take action on a request for a special
use permit to allow two outdoor storage areas in the rear yard of the property at 5346
Industrial Boulevard, a replat at 137 Talmadge Way to increase the size of the lot at
181 Talmadge Way, and a special use permit to allow an electronic changeable gas
pricing and message sign at 7298 Highway 65 NE.
With respect to the storm damage, make sure solicitors have a City license.
Contactors must be licensed by the State of Minnesota. Call the City Clerk, Deb
Skogen at 763-572-3523 with questions regarding contractors and watch for nails and
debris.
Night to Unite was held on a perfect summer evening and was very positive.
ADJOURN:
MOTION
by Councilmember Barnette to adjourn. Seconded by Councilmember Varichak.
UPON A VOICE VOTE, ALL VOTING AYE, MAYOR LUND DECLARED THE
MOTION CARRIED UNANIMOUSLY AND THE MEETING ADJOURNED AT 7:30
P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Krista Peterson Scott J. Lund
Recording Secretary Mayor