HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-26-19852492 RECORD -OF OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
CITY OF ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA
Adjourned Meeting No. 11 - August 26, 1985
Agenda
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A-1 President Postier called the meeting to order in Room 4 of City Hall
at 4:30 P.M., the following members being present: President Postier
Aldermen Allen, Bluhm, Duffy, Powers, Solinger and Strain. Absent:Non .
E-1 Council discussion was held on the request to cancel the contract
with Progressive Contractors, Inc. for construction of Runway 13-31
Improvements with a request for damages due to the time delay on the
project. The contractor was unable to secure the proper insurance
policy that was required to be submitted with the contract. The
next lowest bidder would not be able to complete the job by the time
the weather could turn bad. Consequently the Council agreed that this
should be cancelled. Powers moved, Duffy second to cancel the
contract. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Powers moved, Strain second to negotiate the amount of the bond
submitted with the bid in the amount of $53,902 for damages due to the
time delay. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
Allen moved, Duffy second to reject any other bids submitted for this
project other than the one that was cancelled. Ayes (7), Nays (0).
Motion carried. Resolution No. 469-85 was adopted so stating the motions.
E-2 Powers moved, Bluhm second to adopt Resolution No.470-85 authorizing
a contract for Thorkelson Services, Inc. to perform a real estate
appraisal on agricultural land at the Rochester Airport and to act
as an expert witness during litigation proceedings. Ayes (7),
Nays (0).Motion carried.
E-3 Strain moved, Allen second to approve a payment of $7,166.28 to Miller
Dunwiddie Associates Inc for professional fees for architectural services
for the Rochester Airport Hangar Remodeling Project. Bids will be
opened on Sept.13, -1985 on this project.
Having no further business, Allen moved, Bluhm second to adjourn
the meeting. Ayes (7), Nays (0).Motion carried.
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