HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-30-91 CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 30, 1991
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Zaun.
Roll call was taken.. Present: Councilmembers Ruhmann,
Sindt, Harvey and Mayor Zaun. Absentz Councilmember
Mulvihill.
Also present: R. Knutson, City Attorney; B. Erickson, City
.Administrator; D. Feller, Finance Director; C. Friedges, City
Clerk.
Mr. Erickson explained that the City Council, after reviewing
a space utilization study, authorized Tushie Montgomery
Architects to prepare plans and specifications and receive
bids for the expansion `of Fire Station No. 2. The expansion
would include an additional bay for. the new pumper and
reconfiguration of the existing space for a training
facility. He explained that. the expansion would also provide
improved accessibility and parking.
Mr. Gary Tushie of Tushie Montgomery Architects presented the
bids for Bid Package No. 1 (site. work) and Bid Package No. 2
(building construction). Greystone Construction Company
submitted the low bid for both bid packages.
Mr. Tushie explained that .the Fire Department is recommending
award of contract for Bid Package No. 1, including Alternate
#3, which gives the City the flexibility to deliver fill as
needed from the Casperson Park site. .The Fire Department
recommends the following alternates be included with Bid
Package.No. 2: Alternate A2 is to add face brick to the rear
elevation of the building, thus bricking the entire building;
Alternate A3 is to provide a fire activated garage. door
opener; Alternate A4 is to provide the lighted signs shown on
the front elevation; and A5 is to provide a large size brick
versus regular brick. Alternate M1 is to provide a mixing
faucet to combine hot .and cold water supply lines into one
faucet; Alternates M3 and E2 involve moving the existing
fresh air intake motor and equipment that are located in the
front of the building, which would be unsightly in appearance
with the new construction.
Mr. Feller explained that late last' year, the City- Council
called the outstanding bonds for general .obligation
improvement. bonds. The excess funds were to be appropriated
to a .number of projects that are of general city-wide
benefit, including $95,000 for the remodeling of Fire Station
No. 2. These funds will be transferred to the Building Fund
to finance the entire cost of this project, leaving a fund
balance for 1991 of $29,778.
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CITY OF LAKEVILLE SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 30, 1991
Councilmember Mulvihill arrived at the meeting, 7:17 p.m.
Councilmember Sindt asked. Mr. Feller if he felt comfortable
with the $29,778 balance in the Building Fund. He stated the
fund has some stable revenue sources, however, he felt the
figure should be higher.
91.149.. Motion was. made by Harvey, seconded by Sindt to receive the
bids and approve Resolution No. 91-94 awarding a contract to
the low bidder, Greystone Construction Company, for the ..Fire.
Station No. 2 expansion project.
Roll call was taken on the motion. Ayes, Ruhmann, Zaun,
Sindt, Mulvihill, Harvey.
IINFIlIISHED BIISINESS None.
NEW BIISINESS ,
Mr. Erickson reported that the Dakota County Traffic Engineer
has indicated he feels warrants will likely be met for
installation of traffic signals on Cedar Avenue at 162nd
Street, 170th Street and Dodd Boulevard. He further
indicated he will request a moclification to the County's
S-Year Capital Improvement Plan to include these signals for
• installation in 1992.
Councilmember Sindt suggested the City request the Dakota
County Highway Department to make the intersection of Cedar
Avenue and Dodd Boulevard a four-way stop until the signals
are installed.
Mr. Erickson reported .that a contract has been signed between
the Minnesota Department. of Transportation and an electrical
contractor for signals at 175th Street and Trunk Highway 50.
Mr. Erickson stated he would keep the Council updated on this
matter.
Mayor Zaun adjourned the meeting at 7:34 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Charlene Friedges, Cit Clerk
Dane Zaun, M y