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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/14/11 OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL MEETING MONDAY, MARCH 14, 2011 The following are the minutes for the regular meeting of the City Council held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 14, 2011 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 590 40th Avenue N.E., Columbia Heights, MN. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL/INVOCATION Jeremiah Rice, Oak Hill Baptist Church, gave the Invocation. Present: Mayor Peterson, Council member Williams, Council member Nawrocki, Council member Diehm, Council member Schmitt PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - recited ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO MEETING AGENDA Nawrocki indicated that the item he brought to the City Manager to place on the work session agenda was not added. He stated that he also did not receive the information requested on facility cleaning costs. Peterson stated this is the time to add or delete items from the agenda, not a forum for discussion. Nawrocki requested to discuss utility rate increases and the Anoka County Solid Waste Abatement meeting. Peterson stated that utility information was mailed to all customers. Diehm seconded adding these two items to the agenda. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Peterson stated they will be discussed under the report of the City Manager. PROCLAMATIONS, PRESENTATIONS, RECOGNITION, ANNOUNCEMENTS, GUESTS A. Liquor Operations — Bill Elrite, Finance Director and Larry Scott, Liquor Operations Manager Peterson stated this will be an update on our operations. Bill Elrite, Finance Director, stated information that covered the history of municipal liquor, financial report for the year ended 12 -31 -2010, and the current liquor operation. In 1933, after prohibition, control of liquor went to state, county and city governments. In the early years, fair trade controlled liquor prices. In 1969 fair trade laws were removed and competition grew with private trade. Municipalities did not keep up. In 1982, with two stores, we only had a $20,000 profit. We decided to open a volume store to compete in the market. We expanded this in 1993 to the other stores. Sales began to fall off and in 2007 we decided to build two new stores on Hart Boulevard and 50 and Central, using funds that previously paid rent to pay off the bonds, which will be complete in 20 years. Municipalities are in the liquor business to control the distribution and service, which was important in 1984, and profitability to offset other government costs. Elrite showed the information from the annual report. $540,765 was transferred out to the General fund and other funds to provide financial support. Elrite showed a simplified financial report showing a net income on operations of $692,000. He spoke on the principal and interest due on the bonds and the higher cost of building the Central Avenue store to comply with Design Guidelines. Larry Scott, Liquor Operations Manager, spoke on daily liquor store operations. We have become a point of base for single scotch whiskeys and brews that are hard to find in the Midwest and micro imports. Our wine tastings are well received and customers asked for more such events. He indicated upcoming spring and fall events and sales. He spoke of stock rearrangement, increase of service, management staff taking municipal liquor classes, local advertising, metro periodical advertising, and window displays. Issues of concern for 2011 are the Legislature debating Sunday and holiday liquor sales. He stated he is opposed to these City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 2 of 9 changes due to costs versus profits. He explained his concerns on the sale of wine and alcohol being sold in grocery stores. Schmitt questioned the sale comparison to last year. Scott stated that the first months of the year are typically slow, but that information can be obtained. Schmitt questioned possible repairs to the University store. Elrite stated that store was built in 1964, with little in the way of enhancement since then. We have looked at improvements to the soffit and fascia to match the neighborhood. We budgeted for this, but have not moved forward. We consider this a convenience store and profits are high there. The repair estimate is $100,000 to make it comparable to the store next door. Nawrocki commended Scott on the job he does and his dedication to make the operation profitable. He spent time with Elrite and Kloiber last week and they explained the report numbers. He indicated that on the State Auditor's annual municipal liquor report in 2008 for metro stores the average profitability was 7.9 percent and ours was 1.26 percent. Elrite stated that was the year we closed the store on Central Avenue to move to the new store. We have competition by the private store in Hilltop. Nawrocki indicated that he does not advocate getting out of the liquor business. Sunday liquor sales would have a significant impact on operating costs. The liquor stores are not as big a part of the city's financing as it used to be, but it does help. The community has twice voted to stay in the liquor business. Schmitt asked for a comparison of our two new stores and the two new stores in St. Anthony. Fehst stated the operation contributes vastly more than prior to building the new buildings. Rents were to be doubled and tripled on the buildings we rented. We transfer money to the general fund and we build equity. We are responsible in our sales of liquor. Liquor sales should be separate and controlled. He commended Scott on the job he does. Fehst stated that we are one of the top high five for sales in the state. Our success shows. He asked for a comparison of salaries with other communities. We have a lot of part time people. Fehst also commended Elrite on his supervision of the business. Peterson also thanked both Elrite and Scott for their work and this presentation. Nawrocki stated that the LMC has a salary survey which can be viewed on their site. Peterson stated his appreciation of the kind exchange at this meeting. CONSENT AGENDA City Manager Walt Fehst took Council members through the Consent Agenda items. A. Approve minutes of the February 28, 2011 City Council meeting Motion to approve the minutes of the February 28, 2011 City Council meeting. B. Accept minutes of the Boards and Commissions — removed C. Approve HRA appointment of Irene Sufka for a five year term. Fehst congratulated. Ms. Sufka on her appointment. She has lived at Parkview Villa for 26 years and is a staunch supporter for the rights of residents. The other two applicants were very highly regarded during the interview process. Motion to approve the Mayor's appointment of Irene Sufka to the vacant HRA position for a term of five years. D. Approve reappointments to the Boards and Commissions and schedule Commission interviews. - removed City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 3 of 9 E. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge - removed F. Adopt Resolution 2011 -09 being a resolution requesting that the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization expand its boundaries to include a portion of the City of Columbia Heights, currently in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization lying south of the City of Fridley and adopt Resolution 2011 -10 being a resolution to terminate the City of Columbia Heights' membership in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization. - removed G. Adopt Resolution 2011 -11 Awarding Street Striping, Resolution 2011 -12 Awarding Crack Sealing, and Resolution 2011 -13 Awarding Seal Coating Fehst stated this is a multi - community contract to save money. Kevin Hansen, Public Works Director, stated seal coating costs are up three percent from the original hearing. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2011 -11, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011 -11, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2011 Street Striping Project to Highway Technologies, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $ 16.32 per gallon for Street Markings and $70.00 per gallon for Symbol Markings with an estimated cost of $5,611.57 to be appropriated from Fund 212-43190-4000 and $558.14 to be appropriated from Fund 101- 43170 -4000. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2011 -12, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011 -12, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2011 Crack Sealing Project to American Pavement Solutions based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $0.47 per lineal foot for crack sealing with an estimated cost of $2,382 to be appropriated from Fund 212- 43190- 4000, $1,700 to be appropriated from Fund 415 -51101 -4000, and $900 to be appropriated from Fund 415 -51201 -4000. Motion to waive the reading of Resolution 2011 -13, there being ample copies available to the public. Motion to adopt Resolution 2011 -13, being a resolution awarding the Joint Powers Agreement Contract with the City of Coon Rapids for the 2011 Seal Coating Project to Allied Blacktop Company, based upon their low, qualified, responsible bid in the amount of $2.00 per gallon of emulsion and $0.73 per square yard of aggregate with an estimated cost of $54,486.25 to be appropriated from Fund 415 -51101 -5185 and $29,716.25 to be appropriated from Fund 430- 46323 -5185. H. Approve Business License Applications - removed I. Approval of the attached list of rental housing licenses. Motion to approve the items listed for rental housing license applications for March 14, 2011 in that they have niet the requirements of the Property Maintenance Code. J. Approve payment of the bills - removed City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 4 of 9 Motion by Diehm, second by Williams, to approve Consent Agenda items A, C, G, and J. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. B. Accept minutes of the Boards and Commissions Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to accept the minutes of the February 2, 2011 Library Board meeting. Nawrocki questioned comments relative to problems with the new cleaning process and asked what Unique Management does. Diehm stated they collect fees for the library. Nawrocki questioned item #4. Diehm stated that is relevant to the recording of patrons by security cameras. Nawrocki questioned Loader proctoring tests. Diehm stated that university students can take their tests at the library under supervision. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. D. Approve reappointments to the Boards and Commissions and schedule Commission interviews. Nawrocki ask if there are other applicants. Patty Muscovitz, City Clerk, stated that there are approximately six other applicants for various boards. This motion will set the applicants interview date. Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt to reappoint Dennis Stroik to a two year term on the Telecommunications Commission; Charles Tyler to a four year term on the Traffic Commission; and Eileen Evans and Marsha Stroik to five year terms on the Park and Recreation Commission and to interview applicants prior to the April 4th City Council work session. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. E. Approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kimley -Horn for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to authorize Amendment No. 1 in the amount of $39,912 to Kimley -Horn for the Gateway Pedestrian Bridge as detailed in the attached letter dated March 3, 2011 for a revised professional services agreement of $269,878; and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to amend the agreement for the same. Nawrocki stated that the agreement was for a "not to exceed" amount. Even if the project took longer than expected he does not see the justification. Hansen stated the project delay was due to waiting for federal approval and there were changes in the site during construction. We started late and ran past the time allotment and expenses. Railing corrections also caused delays. Hansen explained the work remaining and described items completed since the end of the year. Schmitt asked if there was a late penalty in the contract. Hansen stated that we gave him a six week change order because we started late. Upon vote: Schmitt, aye; Williams, aye; Diehm, aye; Nawrocki, nay; Peterson, aye. 4 ayes - 1 nay. Motion carried. F. Adopt Resolution 2011 -09 being a resolution requesting that the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization expand its boundaries to include a portion of the City of Columbia Heights, currently in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization lying south of the City of Fridley and adopt Resolution 2011 -10 being a resolution to terminate the City of Columbia Heights' membership in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization. City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 5 of 9 Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to waive the reading of Resolution 2011 -09, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2011 -09 being a resolution requesting that the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization expand its boundaries to include a portion of the City of Columbia Heights, currently in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization lying south of the City of Fridley. Hansen indicated it is a State Legislative requirement to belong to a watershed management organization (WMO). Our current WMO is disbanding and our choices are to join the Rice Creek district or the Mississippi WMO. In discussions with Bowser, it would be expensive to create a plan for a two cities WMO. Staff recommends joining the Mississippi WMO. This makes sense with the lay of the land. They also have taxing authority. Taxes on a $150,000 home would be about $29 a year to operate the WMO. There would be funding based on tax revenue. Nawrocki questioned the annual cost to the city for the prior Six Cities organizations. Hansen stated the last billing in 2010 was 20 percent of their operating budget of $120,000. Nawrocki stated that in 2011 there will be no cost to Columbia Heights. Hansen agreed. Nawrocki questioned what the total tax levy would be. Hansen stated that we will not know that until it is initiated. Nawrocki indicated that there should be a deduction from the budget in the amount of what we would have paid. Hansen stated it would have been part of the operating budget. Schmitt stated we will get $4,000 to $6,000 back from the Six Cities WMO. We have to make a decision in a few days. She recommended going with the Mississippi group for now, but suggested looking into starting our own WMO with Hilltop. Hansen stated we would need a plan and Bowser approval, which would be highly unlikely. There are advantages to operating under a larger group, such as grant funding. We have voting rights on a WMO. The estimate to construct the plan is between $60,000 and $300,000. Schmitt stated that since we are not paying anything this year, she does like the idea of being on our own. Peterson stated that a plan for our two cities would probably not be accepted. Hansen indicated that we will have representatives on the Mississippi WMO. Staff will also attend, but will not have voting rights. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Diehin to waive the reading of Resolution 2011 -10, there being ample copies available to the public. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. Motion by Williams, second by Diehm, to adopt Resolution 2011 -10 being a resolution to terminate the City of Columbia Heights' membership in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. H. Approve Business License Applications Schmitt questioned the ordinance wording for a peddler's license, indicating that by State Statute organizations such as the Girl Scouts do not need a license, but according to our ordinance they do. Diehm stated the ordinance is drafted broadly and enforced by complaint. Jim Hoeft, City Attorney, indicated Girl Scouts would only need a license if they sell door to door. Diehm stated they are instructed not to sell door to door, only to family and friends. Schmitt also referred to school fundraisers. Diehm stated that the schools indicate they are to sell to family and friends — not door to door. The definition of non - profit can be very broad. The ordinance is to help protect residents and is on a complaint basis. It is better to have an ordinance in place with a mechanism . to handle problems. Schmitt suggested this information be placed in the spring news letter. Williams indicated this was getting off topic. Hoeft stated that it is hard to address individual City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 6 of 9 scenarios and this is a solution looking for a problem. If there is a problem, it will be addressed. Motion by Williams, second by Sclunitt, to approve the items as listed on the business license agenda for March 14, 2011 as presented. Nawrocki asked that we see how other communities handle this situation. Peterson stated that if peddlers are a problem, residents call and our officers respond. If they do not have a license, they are directed to obtain one or leave town. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. J. Approve payment of the bills. Motion by Diehm, second by Schmitt to approve payment of the bills out of the proper funds, as listed in the attached check register covering Check Number 138208 through 138373 in the amount of $568,753.66. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS - none ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Bid Considerations Approve Capital Equipment Replacement of the Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper from the State Of Minnesota Purchasing Contract Motion by Williams, second by Schmitt, to purchase, off the State of Minnesota Purchasing Contract, the capital equipment replacement of the Elgin Pelican Street Sweeper from MacQueen Equipment, Inc. of St. Paul, Minnesota, in the amount of $183,223 less a trade in allowance of $17,500; for a total purchase price of $165,723, plus tax, with equal funding provided by the Street and Storm Sewer Capital Equipment Replacement Funds. Nawrocki requested more information. Hansen stated this is only available off of the state purchasing contract. He described the various types of three and four wheel units. The Pelican sweeper is not as expensive as the Elgin sweeper. Sales tax would be added to the purchase price after trade in and would be $11,395. The $185,000 has been budgeted between two departments. Upon vote: All ayes. Motion carried. ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTS Report of the City Manager Fehst acknowledged the congratulatory letter sent by the Mayor to Ms. Schriber, our new Met Council representative. He referred to the arrest of two robbers by our officers. Cash and a gun were recovered and no one was injured. Fehst credited our Police Chief for job accountability. Fehst indicated that Finance Director Bill Elrite will retire on May 31. Fehst commended and thanked Elrite for his service. Fehst commended Nawrocki for his support of our liquor operations. Fehst stated that Mr. Elrite's performance will be hard to follow and spoke of the succession plan to include our current Assistant Finance Director, Joseph Kloiber. He indicated Kloiber's qualifications and ethics. Nawrocki read the utility rate letter that was mailed to customers. He stated it is only partially true and referred to the five year increase and revision of the program. Nawrocki indicated that it seems we did not have representatives at the February Solid Waste Advisory meeting. They are proposing changes in local recycling programs. Hansen stated that Jesse Davies attends the meetings. We share the concern of increasing costs and will continue to attend the meetings to share our concerns. Diehm indicated she had a request to offer electronic utility billing. She stated that we currently City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 7 of 9 allow electronic payments. Elrite indicated that we have several hundred auto payment accounts. We are looking at changing our web site and possibly include electronic billing and payment for utilities and recreation programs as part of our web site. Report of the City Attorney — nothing to report. CITIZENS FORUM Mickey Rooney, 4304 Reservoir Blvd, indicated concern with some negativity at previous meetings. Our Council works hard. He indicated the advantage of using the Hylander gym and track and stated that it is the best kept secret in town. We have a great police department and the Council deserves the credit for this. He gave a hip- hip - hooray for City Clerk Muscovitz. Rooney referred to his neighbor, Joe Market, who has four children and three foster children and what a great community person he is. We need more neighbors talking. Peterson agreed that we have a wonderful community, and have more people using the gym. He stated that there was a music night on March 11 with 65+ people present. It was a great night. The event will be expanded to the large hall for better sound and viewing. Liz Bray does a great job on this. Peterson stated that March 24 is the Empty Bowls SACA fundraiser at Murzyn Hall. The Metro Blue Star Mothers will hold a dinner /dance at Two Stooges in Fridley on March 18. Peterson: "Remember your service men and women. Seeing the terrible devastation in Japan and the world, don't take ourselves to seriously, enjoy life, and do a random act of kindness." ADJOURNMENT Mayor Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. i t Patricia Muscovit CMC City lerk RESOLUTION NO. 2011-09 REQUESTING THE MISSISSIPPI WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION TO CONSIDER AMENDING ITS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE MEMBERSHIP OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS AND EXPAND ITS BOUNDARIES TO INCLUDE A PORTION OF THE CITY OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS CURRENTLY IN THE SIX CITIES WATER MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHEREAS on December 22, 1983, the Columbia Heights City Council entered into a Joint Powers Agreement with the cities of Blaine, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Hilltop, and Spring Lake Park for the purpose of organizing a watershed management organization to be known as the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization, and WHEREAS on July 25, 1994, the Columbia Heights City Council authorized execution of a Restated Joint Powers Agreement that revised the original Joint Powers Agreement to bring it into compliance with statutory changes, and WHEREAS the City of Columbia. Heights is considering the possibility of withdrawing from the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization (SCWMO) and requesting an existing watershed management organization to expand its boundaries to include certain property within the City of Columbia Heights legally described within the SCWMO and lying south of the municipal boundary of with the City of Fridley and shown on the attached map, and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights, Anoka County, Minnesota, hereby requests the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization amend its existing Joint Powers Agreement to include the City of Columbia Heights as a member with representation, and further requests the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization expand its boundaries to include the portion of the City of Columbia Heights cun within the SCWMO City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 8 of 9 and lying south of the municipal boundary with the City of Fridley as described above. It is understood that this request is contingent upon the withdrawal of the City of Columbia Heights from the SCWMO, and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that after approval of the board of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization to expand its boundaries to include the above described property within the City of Columbia Heights, that the City Council of the City of Columbia Heights requests the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization to petition the board of Water and Soil Resources (BWSR) to approve a change in the boundaries of the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization to include the area currently within the SCWMO and lying south of the boundary with the City of Fridley in the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization. RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -10 DISSOLUTION OF SIX CITIES WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has been a member of the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization since the adoption of the original Joint Powers Agreement creating that Watershed Management Organization on December 30, 1983, and WHEREAS, the City of Columbia Heights has now determined that the City will be better served by dissolving the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization and transferring the territory which was previously in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization to a different Watershed Management Organization. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Columbia Heights hereby terminates its membership in the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization Joint Powers Agreement and requests that pursuant to that Agreement, the Six Cities Watershed management Organization be dissolved within the next ninety (90) days. RESOLUTION 2011 -11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2011 STREET MAINTENANCE, STREET STRIPING PROJECT TO HIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low. qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2011 Traffic Markings, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Company Amount Highway Technologies $ 139,612.40 Traffic Marking Service, Inc. $ 170,237.75 AAA Striping Service Co. $ 182,464.35 Fahrner Asphalt Sealers, LLC $ 207, i 85.25 WHEREAS, it appears that Highway Technologies of Minneapolis, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Highway Technologies on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2011 Street Striping, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Highway Technologies Base Bid. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Street Striping Project shall be funded with 90% State Aid maintenance funds and 10% general funds. RESOLUTION 2011 -12 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2011 STREET MAINTENANCE, CRACK SEALING PROJECT TO AMERICAN PAVEMENT SOLUTIONS, INC. WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2011 Crack Sealing, bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: City Council Minutes Monday, March 14, 2011 Page 9 of 9 Company Amount American Pavement Solutions $ 187,577.00 Asphalt Surface Technologies $ 247,442.00 Reliakor Service $ 267,397.00 Allied Blacktop $ 299,325.00 Fahrner Asphalt $ 327,262.00 WHEREAS, it appears that American Pavement Solutions of Green Bay, Wisconsin is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with American Pavement Solutions on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2011 Crack Sealing, according to the specifications for said project and accepting Crack Sealing Base Bid. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Crack Sealing Project shall be funded with 50% State Aid maintenance funds and 50% project funds. RESOLUTION 2011 -13 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND AWARDING CONTRACT FOR 2011 STREET MAINTENANCE, SEAL COATING TO ALLIED BLACKTOP COMPANY WHEREAS, the City Council of Columbia Heights entered into a joint powers agreement with the City of Coon Rapids to administer the public bidding process including entering into a contract with the low, qualified, responsible bidder, and WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for 2011 Street Maintenance, Seal Coating bids were received, opened and tabulated according to law. The following bids were received complying with the advertisement: Base Bid Amount Alternate Bid Amount Company (Trap Rock) (Granite) Allied Blacktop $ 1,272,022.90 $ 1,162,805.65 Asphalt Surface Technologies $ 1,439,934.66 $ 1,318,683.16 Pearson Brothers $ 1,440,938.70 $ 1,389,970.65 WHEREAS, it appears that Allied Blacktop of Maple Grove, Minnesota is the lowest responsible bidder. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MINNESOTA 1. The City of Coon Rapids is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Allied Blacktop Company on behalf of the City of Columbia Heights for 2011 Street Maintenance Seal Coating, according to the specifications for said project. 2. The City Manager of Columbia Heights is authorized to expend funds in accordance with the terms of the Joint Powers Agreement and the Bid Documents. 3. City Seal Coat Project shall be funded with 65% assessments and 35% infrastructure fund.