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MINUTES/PUBLIC SERVICE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 29, 1996 - 6:45 p.m.

Members present: Hagness, Beyer, Hamerlik, Klave.

1. Public hearing on facility plan for Wastewater Treatment
System Improvements, Project No. 4371.
Jim West and Hugh Veit, KBM, Inc., were present. Mr. Grotte reported that in CIP budget there is project for $2 million to do some improvements to the sewage/wastewater system and after lengthy study by KBM, they have come to the conclusion that expansion of the lagoon isn't thing to do, and KBM has come up with recommendation in their facility plan and will be presented tonight.

Klave reported present.

Mr. West made brief presentation of the project. He reviewed current status of existing system; that City has four aeration ponds, two of which are sitting idle, two pre-aeration ponds where about one-third of BOD is removed and 1350 acres of lagoon that is treating the rest of the BOD load and hydraulically storing the water. He stated the design capacity to handle BOD of 20-24,000/lbs/day (20,000/lbs. in winter, and in summer can handle 24,000/lbs. because of temperature) and existing condi- tions on incoming BOD is 12-36,000;lbs. per day, with 22,000/ lbs./day average); that design flow rate of system is 9.1 MGD (under ideal conditions) and in 1995 discharged 7.0 MGD. He stated that the existing pond system is designed to handle BOD and water flow coming in, not designed to handle ammonia; that in the spring of the year having an ammonia discharge up to 30+mg/l and flunking the wet test (minerals, etc. dying out because of the high ammonia in the water), and also getting some sludge build-up in the two primaries because of the high level of total suspended solids going in there. He stated that the system is basically overloaded on BOD load technically.

Mr. West stated that the City needs to make decision on what they are going to do; that they have looked at future conditions to the year 2020, and they are projecting to design a plant that has 30,000/lbs/day capability (average day) and a flow of 10 MGD and a population of 64,000. He stated they are looking at design effluent standards of BOD of 10 mg/l or less, total suspended solids of 15 mg/l or less, and ammonia of less than 1 mg/l and phosphorous limitation of less than 1 mg/l. He stated they are trying to design system for the future to meet these particular standards; that with these kind of standards would allow almost a direct discharge to the river if need be.

He reported that they looked at three treatment alternatives:
1) existing system expanded (with trickling filter at back of plant to reduce ammonia problem), with est. cost of $14,930,000, with total cost over 24 years of $17,174,000;
2) activated sludge, using primary clarification and using

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anaerobic digestors to digest sludge, etc., with total est. cost of $19,830,000.
3) activated sludge type process, but also following it with unit that took the solids out of the waste stream and combined with organic waste that are now going into the landfill and created a compost, with est. cost of $16,620,000 capitalization cost, and had compost sales; that they are proposing to sell compost on the agricultural market with 75-78/tons/day generated at $20/ton; this cost does not reflect any changes that would take place in the landfill operations; and with 20-24 yr. cost system, this is system they are recommending to the City for consideration.

Mr. West stated they are proposing an interim process, that the City take the activated sludge or extended aeration process and do a pilot study to generate compost that would be taken from this area and work with Extension Service and Carrington Research Facility and they are willing to work with City to set up tests on how this product works in the field so can set up marketing service. He stated this process is being used in Europe. He stated this is highly effective and fast-moving biodigestion.

Mr. West reviewed their recommendations for this alternative, which is cost effective and environmentally sound. He reviewed cost estimate for the activated sludge portion of the system or extended aeration system of $13,118,750 and $500,000 for the interim study (he stated there are other monies up to $200,000 which they are considering applying for to help subsidize this), for a total interim project cost of $13,618,750. He reviewed annual cost summary and effect on rate schedule: current rate for basic service connection $8.16/mo and project $10.91/mo which includes 5,000/gal/mo.; flows above 5,000 gal/mo currently pay $0.91/1000 gal and projected rate $1.21/1000 gal.; BOD charge (industry) $0.042/lb current rate and $0.096/lb. projected rate; and total suspended solids (industry) $0.0185/lb. currently to $0.0285/lb. It was noted that under current industry loadings RDO would pay an additional $130,000/yr. and Simplot would pay an additional $350,000/yr.

Chairman Hagness called for the public hearing.

Bill Shipp, Simplot, stated they came to listen and hear comments.

Carl Johnson, RDO Foods, was also present and stated there is no doubt that something has to be done and that he came to listen.

Peter Hombach stated that he would like to point out that the technology behind this system is very well established and proven, the activated sludge process they suggested in discussion with KBM has been installed in Europe over the last ten years; there is not installation as yet in the US and would like to make

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their home base, Grand Forks, the first to use this system. He stated that the number shown would allow for future expansion of the city because it is a modular design, and can add capacity construction-wise at any given point in time without major re- modeling of the facility, plus have very high intrinsic safety factor so that additional industry can come in without actually mechanically expanding the plant. He stated that temperature wouldn't be concern; that temperature inside tank determined by the biological process and not by outside conditions. Committee questioned why there are no systems in the US, and Mr. Hombach stated that when they try to sell their systems in the US, the time lag from initial period to point when system actually voted on within council is very long because capital investment, that systems first proposed in US in 1994 so are just in the process of seeing this break-in period and because of urgency in getting something done, this may be first functioning system in the US but are also talking to other municipalities.

Gary Goetz stated this will take care of their needs well into the year 2000, that this is big step for them in going from lagoon system to a mechanical treatment plant where you operate 24-hours/day with a staff of 5 to 6 people, when presently operate with only 2 people who work only about 2 hours/day at lagoon. He stated that the City has outgrown usefulness of lagoon; with present system can't break down all solids and have an ammonia problem. He stated they probably would see ammonia limitations on their next permit. It was noted that the ad- ditional employees built into rate schedule. Mr. West stated system has lot of flexibility and very effective.

Mr. Hagness questioned that as industry puts more effort into treating their own BOD, is there a need for this type of facility that increases the acceptance of more BOD when industry will take care of that. Bill Shipp, Simplot, stated they can do major modifications to their system and improve discharge and reduce load to the city, but it would be a very large capital hit to Simplot in the magnitude of $5-6-8 million and City's system would eliminate that. He stated that his one concern in this is the 30,000/lbs/day of BOD, that's very conservative number and number rather low. He stated they have been assured that the system can handle more and they were okay, and would like to see BOD number higher for its design number. He stated that he thinks the City needs to do something, and rate schedule fair to average user; that $350,000 is pretty good hit to them but when compared to the $5 million outlay, would rather pay little now.

Mr. West stated deadline to be on-line is October, 1997 (fast track) or June, 1998.

Mr. Vein stated that industries are being turned away because no
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track or proceed slower.

Chairman Hagness concluded public hearing.

Mr. Grotte stated that cost of separating municipal waste from landfill not known, that needs to be worked out, and that is part of the $500,000 pilot study on the composting (separating garbage needed to mix with sludge for composting). Mr. West stated that what they need is the organic garbage, would probably use 50-70% of organic garbage that is being buried in the landfill for combining with the sludge for composting.

Mr. Hombach stated that the numbers they have provided to KBM for the system are based on the philosophy that the control equipment takes care of the actual elimination of the BOD, system very flexible.

There was some discussion re. cost of composting, separation of garbage etc. and Mr. West stated they are looking at composting as long term alternative, and even looking at possibility of separating by residents. It was also noted that composting may be option dependent upon cost. Mr. Hombach stated the US, esp. upper Midwest, facing serious problem of depletion of organic substances in the topsoil, which in long run will limit the capability of agriculture, which this community is based on. He stated that in order to accomplish sustainable agriculture the recycling of organic material has to be done, and composting would do that, recycling organic material back to the topsoil. He stated that the yield of compost is by far higher than when making fuels. Mr. West stated this would help sustain agri- cultural base that we have, at $20/ton, savings to farmers of $50-60/acre in fertilizer, chemical costs; need to stabilize agriculture; and is great way of taking municipal problem and turning it into a nutrient recovery thing to help agriculture at the same time. He stated that in Indiana they are selling at $30/ton to reclaim strip mining.

Chairman Hagness stated that reps. will be going to Germany within week's time to look at similar projects, whether City goes ahead or not, knowledge will be beneficial in future; those going will be Gary Goetz, Mike Shea, Charles Grotte, 2 reps. from KBM, with cost of $2-3,000 per person, with funds to come from project cost. Mr. Hombach will also be going. They will be leaving May 4 and returning May 10.

Mr. Vein reported that originally they hired KBM to do engineering study, that funds for this project are available at 3% through Revolving Loan Fund through the State, but in order to qualify had to make this facility plan, and part of the facility plan process requires public hearing.


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Klave suggested presentation to committee after staff returns from Germany.

It was moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to authorize staff, incl. Charles Grotte, Mike Shea and Gary Goetz from the City, and Jim West and Hugh Veit from KBM, Inc. to go to Germany to view these types of facilities with cost to be paid from project funds, that up-date be made to the public service committee at their next meeting, and with a presentation to the committee of the whole for recommendation to the council. Motion carried. (comm. only)
2. Request from Forx Radiator, 303 Division Ave., for variance
to commercial driveway regulations.
Bev Collings, Code Enf. Officer, and Arnold Phillips, Rt. 1, East Grand Forks, were present. Ms. Collings stated that requests for anything over 10 ft. variance has to be approved by committee and council, and recommended approval. Mr. Phillips stated they have two driveways and their request is to eliminate median between the two driveways. Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to approve variance as requested. Motion carried.

3. Matter of agreement with John Buegel re. storm water drainage
improvements to property at 509 South 3rd Street.
John Buegel, 509 South 3rd Street, was present. Mr. Buegel stated that before they did dike in 1989, there were series of three drains behind his property and during flood of 1989 filled those drains with concrete, and afterwards not restorable. He stated that when they redid dike put one drain at the base of the dike, and it is possible for water to back up into the basement of his building. Al Grasser, asst. city engineer, reported that several years ago during flood water was backing up through stormsewer and ends up on Mr. Buegel's property; that they then poured concrete down catch basin to keep water from coming back and that disrupted drainage. He stated they have been working with Mr. Buegel to rectify that situation and have agreement that's been reviewed and approved by the city attorney and accepted by Mr. Buegel; that they are making a payment of $6700 to Mr. Buegel to make necessary corrections in the drainage, the City will put concrete pad around existing stormsewer to keep vegetation away. Mr. Buegel stated he has signed the agreement and thinks it will work to correct the problem, monies will be paid out of Highway Users.

Mr. Grasser stated they may have more of these coming in where have to do corrective action in Riverside area, will have pro- perty owner handle and City enter into similar type situation where pay property owner to correct problem to their satis- faction.

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to approve the agreement in the amount of $6,700. Motion carried.
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4. Matter of mower bid protest.
Keith Kristjanson, president, Kristy's, Inc., protested award of bid for mower to high bid, that this not a high-tech item, and their equipment can clear curb as required. Gary Fish, supt. streets, stated there were several specs. not met, and Mr. Kristjanson stated he was informed only of the clearance requirement. Mr. Vein noted that the bid has been awarded and the mower has been ordered. It was noted that award made on basis of input. Mr. Kristjanson stated that their bidding process needs review; that specs. not meant to be exclusionary, need to set guides, not absolutes, and that low bidder should have opportunity to appear if low bid not accepted. He also stated that they cannot pass on warranty unless manufacturer provides, and this was noted as an exception to his bid. He also noted that award not made to local bidder. The committee noted that they try to do as much business locally as they can.

Moved by Beyer and Klave to receive and file. Motion carried.

5. Matter of driving review board and City's vehicle policy.
Dan Gordon reviewed driving review board policy, and reported that his office notified by insurance company re. number of accidents since January 1, 21 incidents; that accidents are to be reported to his office and they had only received notification on 8 accidents. He reported that the city attorney has reviewed and is in support; and that employee reps. also in support of final draft. Committee suggested alternate for employee rep. if from same department and department head accompany employee. The committee also suggested a notification period of five days .

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to approve driving review board policy with changes as follows: no less than 5 days' notice to the employee of the hearing, and that any board member or employee of the board member's department whose actions are being considered will not be eligible to participate in the decisions pertaining to his/her case. Motion carried; Hagness voted no.

Moved by Hamerlik and Beyer to approve adoption of the vehicle policy. Motion carried.

6. Consideration of equipment bids:
a) Laboratory dishwasher for water plant.
Hazel Fetters-Sletten presented bids and reported that one bid had been received after bid deadline, however, UPS delivered bid to Finley in error, UPS went to Finley and retrieved bid; and bid received by city auditor's office at 4:40 p.m. April 16, 1996. (bids were due 2:00 p.m. 4/16/96)

Moved by Beyer and Klave to recommend to council to declare late receipt of the bid to be a minor technicality and to open the bid. Motion carried.
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b) particle counter for water plant.
Ms. Sletten reported they were recommending award to Met One, Inc. with the addendum for the software package to integrate results into the water treatment plant's database. She reported that there were several problems with the low bid: Hach, that item has been discontinued, no guarantee of available equipment, and does not meet specs. for on-site calibration. Moved by Beyer and Klave to accept the bid of Met One, Inc., Great Pass, OR in the total amount of $12,337.50. Motion carried.

c) fluoride feed system for water plant.
Ms. Sletten reported that the low bidder Spirit Pump, did not fulfill the requirements of the specifications, and bid one liquid metering pump instead of two requested in the specs.; contacted Spirit Pump and gave verbal bid price. Ms. Sletten will contact Spirit Pump to submit in writing for second pump. Moved by Hamerlik and Beyer to hold until Monday at 7:15 p.m.
Motion carried. (comm. only) Staff expressed concern and cautioned committee so that not accepting bid that's being negotiated after bid opening.

d) meters, brass goods, etc. for water maintenance.
Dwight Wurzbacher stated bids for materials needed for tapping lines, meters, etc. were within budget and recommended accepting low bids meeting specs. Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to accept the bids as follows: Badger Meter for water meters in the amount of $27,560.03, without trade; Northern Water Works for repair sleeves and saddles in the amount of $10,164.18; and Northern Water Works for brass goods and curb boxes in the amount of $12,322.74. Motion carried.

e) four-wheel drive tractor w/loader and backhoe for water
maintenance.
Mr. Wurzbacher stated he is requesting authorization to set bid date and call for bids. The committee asked whether use of this equipment would be shared with other departments, and it was reported that this is larger backhoe and designed for digging waterlines, and equipment used almost on a daily basis. Moved by Beyer and Klave to authorize staff to write specs, and call for bids with a due date of June 4. Motion carried. (comm. only)

f) four-wheel drive plow truck
aa) funding for plow truck
Gary Fish reported they had received only one bid in the amount of $145,500; $130,000 budgeted in Highway Users, that they could transfer $9,904 within street department budget and have cash carryover of $30,500 and will transfer balance from that.

Mr. Fish reported that equipment used for snow removal, and they will not trade existing truck. Klave asked about payloader with quick-hitch to do cul-de-sacs, and Mr. Fish stated that

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equipment budgeted in capital improvements.

Beyer asked staff to investigate whether sections of city could be cleared of snow using private contractors; Hamerlik suggested privatization for entire city and not just one area of town.

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to accept the low bid of Oshkosh Truck in the amount of $145,000. Motion carried.

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to transfer funds within street department budget to cover the bid cost of equipment over the budgeted amount of $130,000 from Highway Users funds. Motion carried.

Moved by Beyer and Klave to refer to public works to investigate street cleaning costs by private contractors, other cities, etc. and bring back to committee in 2 weeks. Motion carried; Hamerlik voted no. (comm. only)

9. Matter of plans and specifications for Project No. 4335,
masonry repair and restoration at water treatment plant.
Chuck Grotte, asst. dir. of public works, and Kent Anderson presented plans and specs. for the project, replacing mortar points and bricks; est. project cost $60,000. Moved by Klave and Beyer to approve plans and specifications and authorize call for bids. Motion carried.

12. Request by Tim Crary for change in tapping fee area (sanitary
sewer in Mighty Acres 1st Addition).
Tim Crary stated he would like to exclude Lot 22, Block 1, Mighty Acres 1st Phase II from the sanitary tap-in fee and apply to the other 26 lots, wasn't aware of tapping fees. Mr. Grasser reported that tapping fees established many years ago when project first came out, doesn't know when lot sold, Mr. Crary owns rest of the lots and tapping fees collected when issue building permit; and tapping fee about $1700-1800 for this lot.
Mr. Crary stated he wasn't aware of tapping fee when he sold lot, and doesn't think buyer should have to pay that (would be about $63/lot if spread to the 26 lots).

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to receive and file. Motion carried; Klave voted no.

13. Matter of three-way agreement with Jim Senske for private
installation of watermain.
Mr. Grasser reported that City created special assessment district for watermain on North 43rd Street to provide water services; that last week received letter from Mr. Senske asking that he be allowed to install that main and pay for privately. He noted City has gone through lot of work creating specs., and advertising, etc., will recover engineering costs as part of the

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three-way agreement if approved. He stated contractors put level of effort into bidding, and no way to recover their costs. Jim Senske stated they did a project last year, and with 20%+ cost savings to the property owner, and they are asking to do this project also; majority of property owners in agreement. Moved by Hamerlik and Beyer for approval of the agreement, subject to approval by the city attorney. Motion carried.

7. Request to proceed with Project No. 4433, replacement of
Grand Forks Air Force Base waterline.
Keith Johnson, asst. city engineer, presented project, and requested authorization to proceed with the project (to replace 3 miles of 14-inch waterline on Hwy. 2 with 18-inch pipe and add 1 mile of 20-inch pipe on North 55th Street in lieu of 1 mile of 14-inch pipe on US Hwy. 2, relocate GFAFB water meter to the vicinity of Grand Forks airport, and replace and relocate pump station to vicinity of GF airport.); project cost est. at $1,830,600. Mr. Johnson stated he has no problem in proceeding with the project.

Mark Lambrecht, CPS, stated this is good project in concept and staff has done lot of negotiation; that CPS part of the team that designed project four years ago, plans are on the shelf; that CPS designed pipeline portion and A & E designed pump house. He stated there are some things that have changed in the last four years, that water plant has new telemetry control system which may need some changing, only problem is that he believes Air Force thinks project can be bid almost immediately, there are some things to look at and update, and all easements not ob- tained. He noted that Dean Wieland had written letter stating that it may be little more lengthy process with perhaps late summer or fall bid opening and construction to start next spring as opposed to starting late in the season this year. Mr Vein questioned whether construction could start late fall and con- tinue through the winter, and structure could be heated and delivery for pumps and controls in the spring; Mr. Lambrecht agreed. Mr. Vein stated that Air Force needs to understand that we do have potential for later completion date than what they were looking for. Beyer asked that section along Gateway Dr./Hwy. 2 that fell under Beautification Project be looked at re. grass mixture. Mr. Lambrecht stated that is important, as is wastewater forcemain in Richard's West project.

Moved by Beyer and Klave to proceed with the design for the project and to authorize advertising for bids. Motion carried.
8. Matter of engineering agreement for water reclamation
facility evaluation, Project No. 4377.
Steve Burian, A & E, was present. Mr. Grotte reported that City has interim agreement with A & E to do some work on this
that included some work on master planning, on water treatment
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facility and also capacity analysis, and are presenting agreement which would take that information and also work with the water reclamation facility to do actual evaluation of what needs to be done for a project on that facility. He stated that including the $25,000 that's already been obligated, they are proposing an agreement in the amount of $115,000, to complete study, evalua- tion of the plant and give us a project to design; est. cost of entire project $3.9 million. Mr. Burian stated that the $3.9 million figure is preliminary number, that there is lot of un- certainty having to do with water reclamation facilities; their objective is to define the project scope within most reasonable budget they can, and feel that $3.9 could definitely solve problem, and their goal is to reduce that project cost if at all possible through the study. Moved by Beyer and Hagness to authorize entering into the agreement with Advanced Engineering in an amount not to exceed $115,000. Motion carried; Klave abstained from voting.

10. Matter of budget amendments:
a) Water Maintenance - $100,000
Mr. Grotte reviewed budget amendment to transfer funds from cash carryover to hire consultant to put together computer analysis of the system and do some checking of flows, etc. do water distribution system analysis and master plan, and because of all other work being done with water system, crucial that we know bottlenecks in the system.

Hamerlik questioned why so much cash carryover; and Mr. Grasser reported that City carries cash carryover from year to year, funds from cost savings methods, etc. and some from income (all income generated from water rates) and average day went up million gal/day, unanticipated revenue.

Moved by Beyer and Klave to approve the budget amendment. Motion carried.

b) Stormwater - $10,000 (approved 4/15/96)

11. Matter of easements:
a) temporary construction and drainage easement for project to convert surface storm water drainage to underground pipe drainage for Sun-Beam river-front park, in amount of $1.00, Grand Forks Park District, grantor.

b) easement for electric transmission line to relocate two double-pole structures to the north approx. 10 ft. at 24th Ave.S. between South 34th and S. 38th Streets in the amount of $1.00, Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc., grantee (City of Grand Forks, grantor).

Moved by Hamerlik and Klave that these easements be approved and
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authorize proper City officials to sign said easements. Motion carried.

14. Plans and specifications for construction projects:
a) Proj. 4475, Dist. 540, paving 30th Ave.s. (34th-38th Sts.)
Mr. Grasser reviewed plans and specs. Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik that we pass a resolution approving the plans and specifications for this construction and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project and set the date for opening bids as Tuesday, May 28, 1996. Motion carried.

b) Proj. 4483, Dist. 541, paving Mighty Acres Phase II
Mr. Grasser reported that the developer is putting in utilities to meet the 50% upfront monies requirement, and is asking that paving be special assessed. Moved by Klave and Hamerlik that we pass a resolution approving the plans and specifications for this construction and further that the city auditor be directed to advertise for bids on the project and set the date for opening bids as Tuesday, May 28, 1996. Motion carried.

c) Proj. 4444, overlay Minnesota and 4th Ave.S.
Mr. Grasser reported they were directed to do this project in 1995 by CIP, that part of the agreement shifting federal funds to the downtown area and discussion whether those funds should be obligated to the downtown streets or Minnesota/4th, and recom- mendation was that downtown streets got the federal funds and to see Minnesota/4th through until federal funds projected to be available, decided to overlay that section of street; that they are following through with plans and specs. and this will overlay from the Bridge to about 6th and also as part of this project take care of bad area at 4th and Cherry. It was noted that there are only specific areas of the granitoid paving that will be saved and these are not the areas (part of agreement worked out with the State Historical Society).

Beyer stated that in the document they received re. Minnesota/4th corridor, that nowhere did the neighborhood agree to this. It was noted that costs will be paid from Highway Users funds.

Moved by Beyer and Hamerlik to approve plans and specifications for this construction and direct city auditor to advertise for bids on the project and set the date for opening bids as Tuesday, May 28, 1996. Motion carried.

15. Consideration of project construction bids:
a) Proj. 4386, Dist. 366, storm sewer - Rolling/Sloping Hills
Mr. Grasser distributed tabulation of bids received, indi- cating that Molstad Excavating was low bidder. Moved by Hamerlik and Beyer to accept the low bid of Molstad Excavating, Inc. in
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the amount of $32,170.00. Motion carried.

b) Proj. 4410, Dist. 539, paving S. 34th St. and 24th Ave.S.
Mr. Grasser distributed tabulation of bids received, and noted that installation of sidewalks was included in the project and will be assessed over the entire district, with exception of those properties fronting on this street. Mr. Grasser stated that what has happened is that most of these are rear yard sidewalks.

Moved by Beyer and Klave to accept the low bid of Valley Contracting Company in the amount of $559,491.22, and further that sidewalks included in the project will be assessed over the entire district with the exception of those properties where sidewalks installed at front of their property. Motion carried.
c) Proj. 4279, bus shelter modifications
Mr. Grasser reported that one bid was received which did not acknowledge receipt of addendum and bid not opened (bid of GHC). Moved by Klave and Beyer to accept the low bid of Opp Construc- tion in the amount of $39,750.00. Motion carried.

d) Proj. 4448, Dist. 246, watermain on N. 43rd St. (24th-27th Aves. N.)
Mr. Grasser reported that developer will install watermain under private contract. Moved by Beyer/Klave to reject all bids as watermain to be installed under private contract. Carried.

e) Proj. 4312, Dist. 533, paving 30th Ave.S. (S. 38th to S.
42nd St.)
Mr. Grasser distributed tabulation of bids received, indicating that Opp Construction was low bidder. Moved by Beyer and Klave to accept the low bid of Opp Construction in the amount of $232,187.00. Motion carried.

16. Matter of change order for Project No. 4428, asphalt street
repair, filling potholes.
Mr. Grasser presented change order in the amount of $10,000 to Project No. 4428, to repair potholes in city streets. Moved by Beyer and Klave to approve the change order in the amount of $10,000. Motion carried.

17. Matter of review of bid process.
Hamerlik suggested that all bidders be invited to attend public service committee meetings, and staff reported that they are. It was then suggested that a notice be added to the bottom of the bid to that effect.

Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m.
Alice Fontaine, City Clerk
Dated: 4/30/96