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City Council Minutes Page 6 August 12, 2002 Engineer recommended that the Council award the bid to the low bidder - S.R. Weidema, Inc. in the amount of $729,435.30. COUNCILMEMBER TVEITE MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-76- ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE 175x~ AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS OF 2002. COUNCILMEMBER MOTIN SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 5.6. Consider Resolution Accepting Bid and Authorizing Execution of Contract in the Matter of the Orono Parkway Improvements of 2002 City Engineer Terry Maurer indicated that he received four bids for the re-bid on the Orono Parkway project. Terry recommended awarding the bid to the low bidder, Jay Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $98,204. He indicated that the Orono Parkway improvements Will cost $74,402.50 and the remaining $23,801.50 is for the Evans Street/193rd Avenue improvements. COUNCILMEMBER DIETZ MOVED TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 02-77- ACCEPTING BID AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF CONTRACT IN THE MATTER OF THE ORONO PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS OF 2002. COUNCILMEMBER KUESTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION CARRIED 5-0. The Council recessed at 8:00 p.m. to the training room for the budget Worksession. 6. Budget Worksession The Council reconvened in the training room at 8:05 p.m. Initiative Foundation The City Council heard a presentation from Connie Mareyes regarding a request for funding from the Initiative Foundation. Ms. Mareyes stated that the request is for $5,000 per year for 5 years. She further noted that any money the City gives will be matched by the McKnight Foundation. It was the consensus of the Council to postpone a decision on this request until after the City Council has a chance to consider the budget. Councilmember Motin indicated that the City should have a policy on city contributions. Mayor IGinzing felt that the EDA should consider this request. It was the consensus of the Council to have the EDA consider the request. Westbound Liquor Store City Council discussion took place regarding the potential for a Westbound Liquor Store. The City Administrator recommended that the city not proceed with a Westbound Liquor Store at this time and that another feasibility study be considered within two years. The Council concurred with staff's recommendation.