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. . . City Council Minutes April 4, 2005 Page 4 Councilmember Dietz indicated that the owner of the Cinema building contacted him and is concerned about the number of parking spaces that will be lost with this plan. Mr. Maertz stated that five spots are proposed to be removed with this plan because the parked cars would impede the view of the park from the street. Mr. Maertz noted that Police Chief Jeffrey Beahen believes that the parking stalls are dangerous because vehicles are backing into the intersection and lanes of oncoming traffic. Councilmember Dietz questioned if the current gazebo would be relocated to the Rivers Edge Commons. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff has not thoroughly investigated if the current gazebo could safely be moved but it is believed that the gazebo would not sustain the move. Mr. Leeseberg noted that staff will try to work features of the old gazebo into the design. Councilmember Motin questioned if a railing could be added near the river as he is concerned that people could slip and fall off of the stepping stones into the river. Mr. Leeseberg stated that staff can explore that possibility but that it would be difficult to construct a railing of appropriate height because of the changing river height. Councilmember Morin indicated that $40,000 is set aside in the Parks Capital Improvement budget for design and engineering for this project but does not include any actual building. He questioned if money is budgeted for the construction. Mr. Maertz indicated that the $40,000 is work that will have to be completed prior to a cost estimate for the project being obtained. He noted that in excess of $200,000 will be set aside in park dedication fees from the Jackson and Bluff Blocks for this project. Mayor Klinzing indicated that she has spoken to civic organizations that would like to be involved with this project; specifically the Lions had shown some interest. Mr. Maertz indicated that staff would be willing to work with any group interested on this project. Mr. Maertz stated that he is meeting with the Lions Club on April 5 and he will include this concept plan in his presentation. MOVED BY COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ AND SECONDED BY COUNCILMEMBER GUMPHREY TO APPROVE THE RIVERS EDGE COMMONS CONCEPT PLAN AND AUTHORIZE STAFF TO PROCEED WITH DESIGN AND ENGINEERING ESTIMATES FOR THE PROJECT. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.4. Westbound Liquor Update Director of Finance and Administrative Services Director Lori Johnson indicated that Steve Chuba, Construction Manager on the Westbound Liquor project, is in attendance to provide the Council with an update on Westbound Liquor bid packages 6, 10, 17, and 19. Mr. Chuba stated that package 6 was awarded to the low bidder, Cliff-Co., Inc. but they were not able to obtain the full amount of payment and performance bonding required and so it is recommended that bid be awarded to the next low bidder, Rice Lake Construction. Mr. Chuba indicated that Cliff-Co., Inc. furnished a certified check in the amount of 5% of their bid ($7,782) for a bid security and it is the Council's decision whether or not to return the bid security to Cliff-Co., Inc. Councilmember Dietz questioned the intent of the bid security. Mr. Chuba stated that the security ensures that the company performs on the bid. Ms. Johnson indicated that the bid