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Meeting Minutes
City Council Utilities Committee
July 26, 2016 - 5:30 p.m. - Foster Conference Room, 6300 Building
Councilmembers: Kathy Hougardy, Chair; Kate Kruller, Thomas McLeod
Staff: David Cline, Robin Tischmak, Pat Brodin, Vicky Carlsen, Mike Cusick, Gail
Labanara, Bob Giberson, Ryan Larson, Craig Zellerhoff, Laurel Humphrey
CALL TO ORDER: Committee Chair Hougardy called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
I. PRESENTATIONS
II. BUSINESSAGENDA
Motion was made, seconded and carried to add an item relating to an emergency declaration
resolution as the third order of business.
A. Bid Award: Andover Park East Water and Sewer Replacement
Staff is seeking Council approval to award a contract to Titan Earthwork, LLC in the amount of
$3,504,684.14 for the Andover Park East Water and Sewer Replacement Project. This was the low
bid and is under the Engineer's Estimate as well as the project budget. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO AUGUST 1, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
B. Resolution: Reject Bids for 2016 Small Drainage Program
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution to reject the bid received for the 2016 Small
Drainage Program. Westwater Construction Company submitted the sole bid which was
significantly higher than the Engineer's Estimate and project budget. The current competitive
bidding climate can result in reduced numbers of bidders and higher construction costs. The
project will be rebid at a later date. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD TO AUGUST 1, 2016
REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
C. Resolution: Declaring an Emergency for Crystal Springs Surface Water Pipe Repair
Staff is seeking Council approval of a resolution that would declare an emergency for the repair
of the surface water pipe at the 15800 block of 51s' Avenue South. Video inspection of pavement
settlement in Crystal Springs Park and 51st Avenue South revealed a blockage and possible pipe
failure. Removal of the blockage led to additional pavement failure and a sinkhole. The Mayor
declared an emergency on July 21, 2016. Repair costs are unknown at this time, and work will be
paid from the 2016 Small Drainage Program once designed. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL. FORWARD
TO AUGUST 1, 2016 REGULAR CONSENT AGENDA.
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D. Proposed 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget: Water, Sewer & Surface Water Enterprise Funds
Preparation of the proposed 2017 -2018 Biennial Budget is underway and sections are being
presented early to relevant committees. Staff provided an overview of the proposed budget, rate
model, and capital improvement programs for Water, Sewer and Surface Water Enterprise Funds.
Proposals for rate increases are preliminary as summer consumption is yet to be determined.
Final rate proposals will be presented to the Committee later this year. UNANIMOUS APPROVAL.
FORWARD TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
III. MISCELLANEOUS
Meeting adjourned at 6:56 p.m.
Next meeting: Tuesday, August 9, 2016
Committee ChairApproval
Min�b'tes by LH, Reviewed by GL