City Council

10801 Town Square Dr. City of Blaine Blaine MN 55449 Anoka County, Minnesota Minutes - Final City Council Thursday, June 20, 2013 7:30 PM Council Chambers Revised to include agenda items 10.9 and 10.10 Meeting Number 13-32 1. CALL TO ORDER BY THE MAYOR The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Ryan followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the Roll Call. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Quorum present. ALSO PRESENT: Clark Arneson, City Manager; Bryan Schafer, Planning Director; Joe Huss, Finance Director; Bob Therres, Public Services Manager; Jean Keely, City Engineer; Dan Szykulski, Police Lieutenant; Roark Haver, Communications Technician; Jason Sundeen, Senior Engineering Technician; Jane Cross, City Clerk; and Recording Secretary Linda Dahlquist. Present: 6 - Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Swanson, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Absent: 1 - Mayor Pro Tem Hovland 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 5. AWARDS - PRESENTATIONS - ORGANIZATIONAL BUSINESS 5.1 PROC 13-02 PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF JIM RISTINE Mayor Ryan recognized Jim Ristine for his years of service to the City of Blaine as a volunteer and proclaimed June 29, 2013 to be “Jim Ristine Day” in the City of Blaine. City of Blaine Page 1 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 5.2 TMP 13-1070 Mayor Ryan received the Governor’s Award to the Anoka County Wellhead Protection Group. 6. COMMUNICATIONS Councilmember Swanson attended the ground breaking of the Karner Blue Education Center a K-8 school for special needs and Autistic children of the Northeast Metro 916 Intermediate School District. Mayor Ryan welcomed Centerstone Suites hotel to Blaine. Mayor Ryan welcomed the new Diagnostic Imaging Company and Chubby’s Sandwiches to Blaine. Mayor Ryan congratulated Dave Miller on obtaining his Eagle Scout. Mayor Ryan welcomed Jersey Mike’s Subs to Blaine. 7. OPEN FORUM FOR CITIZEN INPUT Mayor Ryan opened the Open Forum at 7:43 p.m. There being no input, Mayor Ryan closed the Open Forum at 7:46 p.m. 8. ADOPTION OF AGENDA At the request of Councilmember Clark, the Council agreed to next consider Agenda Item 11.1. 11.1 RES 13-107 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR AN EDUCATIONAL USE IN A B-2 (COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL) ZONING DISTRICT AT 8710 CENTRAL AVENUE NE. DARUL ARQAM CENTER OF EXCELLENCE (DACOE). (CASE FILE NO. 13-0003/LSJ) Attachments: DACOE - Attachments.pdf DACOE - Petition.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant, Darul Arqam Center of Excellence (DACOE), proposed to use the building for educational purposes. He stated the site is zoned B-2 commercial and a City of Blaine Page 2 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 Conditional Use Permit is required for this site. DACOE will occupy the lower level and retail/office space will remain on the second level of the building. He noted the parking lot will be redone fenced on the north and back side of the site. He noted the school will have a low impact on the site and stated there are a set of 13 conditions with the CUP. Councilmember Herbst stated the neighborhood is concerned about parking and traffic. He asked if the building has adequate parking. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer responded the school will have 20 students and the retail space will require parking spaces. He stated as the school is proposed/permitted the site has adequate parking. Councilmember Bourke questioned the use of the site as a community center. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer responded in the narrative the school does not plan to have events at this site. Councilmember Swanson stated Councilmember Hovland had requested that Resolution 13-107 be postponed until the Council meeting on July 11, 2013 due to his absence. He stated he will ask to postpone after hearing comments today. He asked for the traffic count on Lincoln Road. Public Services Manager Therres responded the count recently done was 939 cars per day, which is up from 600 in 1993. Samad Syed, 12185 Vermillion Street NE, stated he has been a resident of Blaine for 5 years. He stated the school is for the study of the Koran. He stated this is an education center on Koran education. He stated the school has rented the space prior to the offer to purchase. He stated an open house for the neighborhood was held that a few neighbors attended. He stated the school does pay taxes. He stated the traffic comes from Highway 65. He noted that using Lincoln Avenue adds extra miles and gas. He stated the children will be dropped off at the door, so the children will not be running in the neighborhood. John Blucher, 8556 Lincoln Avenue, stated the Islamic school for the Koran is not a good fit for the neighborhood. He stated a petition with 80 signatures in opposition was given to the City and a denial of the CUP is requested. Leonard Delly, 8551 Lincoln Street, stated he has lived in Blaine for 12 years. He stated the petition with 80 signatures in opposition is presented to the Council, which is the majority of the neighborhood. Ellen Longfellow, Civil Rights Attorney, 22021 Hennepin Avenue E, Minneapolis, stated the City needs to follow the law of the Religious Land Use Institutional Persons Act. She stated zoning in Blaine allow education use in B-2 commercial district. She gave examples of schools that are in Blaine, noting there is no legal reason to deny the school. She stated City of Blaine Page 3 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 neighborhood opposition cannot be the only reason to deny. Asad Zumer, 12175 Aberdeen Street, stated he has lived in Minnesota for 20 years and operates the Muslim American Society Center on Aberdeen Street. He stated the center has welcomed City officials and partnered with the Minnesota Council of Churches for a Ramadan Dinner on July 18. He asked the event to be published in the Blaine Newsletter. Saly Abdalla, Civil Rights Attorney, 9132 West River Road, Brooklyn Park, stated the Council has the responsibility to uphold first amendment rights. She gave examples of freedom to practice religion and the strategy used to deny an Islamic school. Youssef Soussi, 2410 Brenner Court, Roseville, stated he welcomes the neighbors to come to the school to see what takes place. He also encouraged everyone to learn about Islam. Mohamed Zofar, 1783 Helmo Avenue N, Oakdale, stated community is important and this school in Blaine is community growth in diversity and kindness. He talked of his childhood and learning the Koran and how it would have been easier to have a school. He stated this school is about life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. LeeAnn Berigan, 1348 87th Avenue NE, stated she is opposed to a school in that building. She and her husband do not want to live across the street from a school that has classes seven days a week and year round. She noted the businesses that were in the building had gone away so traffic was not an issue. Councilmember Clark asked Ms. Berigan why she objects to living across from a school. Ms. Berigan stated children are noisy and there would be lots of traffic. Councilmember Clark asked if there will be an outdoor playground. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer responded there is no plan for an outdoor playground. Mr. Syed responded there will be no outdoor playground. Zafar Siddiqui, 783 101st Avenue NE, resident of Blaine, stated he is the Director of Islamic Group; he is working on a Muslim Project with the Minnesota Historical Society. He would like the school and the neighborhood to find common ground and asked the Council to let the school function and thrive. Rabbi Amy Eilerg, works at University of St. Thomas, stated the Jewish City of Blaine Page 4 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 community today does not suffer discrimination in Minnesota as it had in the 1960s and 1970s. She gave examples of community from the Hebrew Bible. Debbie Delly, 8551 Lincoln Street, stated the neighborhood is not prejudice. She stated several neighbors signed the petition because of the existing traffic issue. She stated the survey does not include the school buses that drive down the road, noting that the entrance and exit off Highway 65 to 85th Avenue requires a U-turn which is dangerous. She noted the frontage road needs to be improved. Councilmember Clark asked for clarification on the traffic flow. Ms. Delly stated the issue with Ulysses not going through has caused traffic problems. She stated Kwik Trip has caused more traffic and the empty lot across from Kwik Trip, when developed, will increase the traffic even more. She questioned the number of students at the school. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer responded at any given time there will be 20 children in the school. Councilmember Herbst stated the neighbors have concerns about the traffic and work needs to be done on the frontage road. Councilmember Swanson asked about easements. Planning and Community Development Director Schafer responded there is no easement agreement with the Dairy Queen. Councilmember Clark stated the merits of the case show the amount of cars visiting the school is not a great increase. Mayor Ryan stated he supports the school. He noted Blaine supports all ethnicities. Councilmember Kolb stated the neighborhood did not complain about the traffic prior to Kwik Trip. Councilmember Bourke stated he is ready to vote on the motion. Councilmember Herbst stated he is ready to vote on the motion, but he would like for Councilmember Hovland to have an opportunity to speak. Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Council requested a roll call vote. The motion passed by the following vote: (Councilmember Swanson abstained as a professional courtesy in Councilmember Hovland’s absence) City of Blaine Page 5 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 Aye: 5- Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Clark, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Abstain: 1- Councilmember Swanson Council then asked for a roll call on the original motion. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Clark that Resolution 13-107, “Granting a Conditional Use Permit to Allow for an Educational Use in a B-2 (Community Commercial) Zoning District at 8710 Central Avenue NE. Darul Arqam Center of Excellence (DACOE),” be postponed to the Council Meeting of July 11, 2013. Amendment failed 2-4 (Councilmembers Bourke, Kolb, Herbst and Mayor Ryan voted no) Aye: 2- Councilmember Swanson and Councilmember Clark Nay: 4- Mayor Ryan, Councilmember Bourke, Councilmember Kolb and Councilmember Herbst Mayor Ryan adjourned the meeting for a short recess at 8:56 p.m. Mayor Ryan called the meeting back to order at 9:05 p.m. 9. 8:00 P.M. - PUBLIC HEARING AND ITEMS SET FOR A CERTAIN TIME 10. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA: Approval of the Consent Agenda Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke that the following items be Approved by Consent Vote. Motion adopted unanimously. 10.1 MO 13-072 SCHEDULE OF BILLS PAID Sponsors: Huss City of Blaine Page 6 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 Attachments: 05/24/13 Bills Paid 05/31/13 Bills Paid 06/07/13 Bills Paid 05/13 Payroll Checks and Wire Transfers Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.2 MO 13-073 NOTIFYING THE LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST THAT MONETARY LIMITS ON TORT LIABILITY IS NOT WAIVED Sponsors: Human Resources Director Dussault Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.3 MO 13-074 APPROVAL OF A CARNIVAL LICENSE FOR AMUSEMENT ATTRACTIONS, AT AQUATORE PARK, FOR THE BLAINE BB4 CELEBRATION, JUNE 28TH THRU JUNE 30, 2013 Sponsors: Cross Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.4 MO 13-075 APPROVE 2013-2014 OFF-SALE LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Cross Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.5 MO 13-076 APPROVE 2013-2014 ANNUAL ON-SALE BEER, OFF-SALE BEER AND CLUB/PUBLIC DRINKING/TAVERN LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Cross Attachments: On & Off Sale Beer Renewal List Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.6 MO 13-077 APPROVE 2013-2014 PRIVATE ON-SALE AND SUNDAY LIQUOR LICENSE RENEWALS Sponsors: Cross Attachments: On Sale Intoxicating Renewal List On Sale Sunday Renewal List City of Blaine Page 7 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.7 MO 13-078 APPROVE 2013-2014 ON-SALE WINE LICENSE RENEWAL Sponsors: Cross Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.8 RES 13-106 APPROVE TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURE OF CENTRAL AVE. JUST SOUTH OF VILLAGE BANK, AND PARTIAL CLOSURE OF THE PARKING LOT JUST SOUTH AND WEST OF THE MARY ANN YOUNG SENIOR CENTER FOR THE 2013 BLAINE FESTIVAL EVENT. THIS PORTION OF THE SENIOR CENTER PARKING LOT WILL BE RESERVED FOR HANDICAP PARKING. Sponsors: City Council Attachments: Blaine Festival Road Closure & Barricades.pdf Adopted unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.9 MO 13-081 APPROVE A TEMPORARY ON-SALE 3.2% MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR SGT. JOHN RIVE VFW POST #6316, JULY 4TH CELEBRATION, LOCATED AT 1374 109TH AVENUE NE, BLAINE. Sponsors: Cross Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 10.10 MO 13-082 APPROVE INDIVIDUAL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE LICENSE Sponsors: Cross Approved unanimously by Consent Vote. 11. DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS 11.2 ORD 13-2268 GRANTING A REZONING FROM I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) TO I-1A (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) AT 3102 103rd LANE NE. HOMECO INSULATION, INC. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0036) City of Blaine Page 8 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 FIRST READING Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Homeco - Attachments.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Homeco Insulation, Inc. is proposing to relocate their business with a storage area for five cube vans in Blaine. He stated the parcel is currently zoned I-1 and allows limited outdoor storage with the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. He stated the applicant is requesting a rezoning of the parcel from I-1 to I-1A with a CUP to allow outdoor storage. Greg Alden, VP Homeco Insulation, stated Homeco is a family owned business for 31 years. Homeco does various types of insulation. He stated Homeco has 30 installers out in the field. He noted that Homeco plans to occupy the entire building. Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 13-2268, “Granting a Rezoning From I-1 (Light Industrial) to I-1A (Light Industrial) at 3102 103rd Lane NE. Homeco Insulation, Inc.” be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the July 11, 2013, Council meeting. The Following Two Items Are Releated 11.3A RES 13-108 GRANTING PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 5.01 ACRES INTO 15 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS MARQUEST MEADOWS NORTH AT 12700 HARPERS STREET NE. SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0013/SLK) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Marquest Meadows North - Attachments.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the preliminary plat proposal consists of subdividing approximately 5 acres into a subdivision with a total of 15 dwelling units. The applicant proposes single-family homes. He noted Park Dedication will be required as part of the platting. He stated the existing Development Flex zoning is proposed to establish the minimum standards and the zoning forms the basis of the Harpers Street Development Guide Plan. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 11.3B RES 13-109 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF 15 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES IN City of Blaine Page 9 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 A DF (DEVELOPMENT FLEX) ZONING DISTRICT AT 12700 HARPERS STREET NE. SHADE TREE CONSTRUCTION. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0013/SLK) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Marquest Meadows - Attachments.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the preliminary plat proposal consists of subdividing approximately 5 acres into a subdivision with a total of 15 dwelling units. The applicant proposes single-family homes. He noted Park Dedication will be required as part of the platting. He stated the existing Development Flex zoning is proposed to establish the minimum standards and the zoning forms the basis of the harpers Street Development Guide Plan. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 11.4 ORD 13-2269 GRANTING A REZONING FROM 1-2 (HEAVY INDUSTRIAL) TO I-1 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL) FOR EIGHT (8) LOTS ON 123rd COURT/EAST OF CLOUD DRIVE NE. CITY OF BLAINE. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0037/LSJ) FIRST READING Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Cloud Drive Rezonings - Zoning Map.pdf Cloud Drive Rezonings - Land Use Map.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the Cloud Drive industrial area consists of 8 platted lots (approximately 15 acres). One of the lots has a vacant building and the remaining lots have never been developed. All of the lots are adjacent to 123rd Court, a cul-de-sac that was installed in 2006 when some of the lots were platted. He stated the land use is Heavy Industrial and the parcels’ zoning is I-2. Declared by Mayor Ryan that Ordinance 13-2269, “Granting a Rezoning From I-2 (Heavy Industrial) to I-1 (Light Industrial) for eight (8) Lots on 123rd Court/East of Cloud Drive NE” be introduced and placed on file for second reading at the July 11, 2013, Council meeting. 11.5 RES 13-110 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW FOR A 22 STALL PARKING LOT EXPANSION TO THE EAST OF THE EXISTING PARKING LOT AT JOHNSVILLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL City of Blaine Page 10 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 AT 991 125th AVENUE NE. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0038/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Johnsonville Elem - Attachments.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated Johnsville Elementary School’s parking lot was relocated to the east of its previous location due to road construction. He stated Anoka County negotiated a new site entrance and parking lot expansion with the school as part of the construction process. Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Clark, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 11.6 RES 13-111 FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 87.5 ACRES INTO 56 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS AND EIGHT (8) OUTLOTS TO BE KNOWN AS THE PRESERVE AT LEGACY CREEK AT LEGACY CREEK PARKWAY/NORTH OF 127th AVENUE NE. MAJESTIC FINANCIAL, LLC. (CASE FILE NO. 12-0030/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Preserve at Legacy Creek - Attachments.pdf Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the new pre-plat contains 177 lots and the applicant is requesting final plat approval for the first phase of that preliminary plat. He noted Ryland Homes will be the builder and take over the role of developer once the sale of the land is completed. He stated the final plat known as The Preserve at Legacy Creek consists of 56 single family lots and eight outlots. All outlots are either created ponds or will be drainage and utility easements. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. The Following Tow Items Are Releated 11.7A RES 13-091 GRANTING FINAL PLAT APPROVAL TO SUBDIVIDE 3.85 ACRES INTO 13 SINGLE FAMILY LOTS TO BE KNOWN AS DEACON’S POND 3RD ADDITION AT 118TH LANE/EAST OF LONDON STREET. TJB DEVELOPMENT. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0034/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer City of Blaine Page 11 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 Attachments: Deacons Pond 3rd - Location Map.pdf Deacons Pond 3rd - Final Plat.pdf Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this Resolution be Postponed to the July 11, 2013 Council meeting. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 11.7B RES 13-092 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT TO REMOVE AIRPORT NOISE STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACON’S POND 3rd ADDITION AT 118TH LANE/EAST OF LONDON STREET. TJB DEVELOPMENT. (CASE FILE NO. 13-0034/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Deacons Pond 3rd - Location Map.pdf Deacons Pond 3rd - Final Plat.pdf Moved by Councilmember Clark, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this Resolution be Postponed to the July 11, 2013 Council meeting. The Motion was adopted unanimously. The Following Item Was Laid Over From The June 6 Council Meeting 11.8 RES 13-105 GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW FOR INDOOR LIVE MUSIC, OUTDOOR DINING AND AN OUTDOOR BOCCE BALL COURT AT 12530 ULYSSES STREET NE. BLUCY’S ROADSIDE (COREY BURSTAD). (CASE File No. 13-0018/LSJ) Sponsors: Schafer Attachments: Blucys - Attachments.pdf Blucys - Public Comments.pdf Blucys - PC Minutes.doc Planning and Community Development Director Schafer stated the applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for reusing the building located at 12530 Ulysses Street NE as a restaurant and neighborhood pub called Blucy’s Roadside. The site is zoned B-2 and a restaurant is a permitted use in this district. To complement the restaurant, the applicant would also like to offer outdoor dining, indoor live entertainment and an outdoor bocce ball court. These particular aspects of the restaurant require a conditional use permit in the B-2 zoning district. He noted that the applicant has talked to the property owner to the west that will connect the two parking lots. Corey Burstad, applicant for Blucy’s Roadside, stated connecting the two parking lots will add value to both properties. He noted the paperwork needs City of Blaine Page 12 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 to be completed on the parking agreement. He expects to open for business in early August. Councilmember Clark clarified that Resolution 13-105 is not contingent upon the cross easement of the two parking lots. Councilmember Kolb clarified that there is no liquor license issue with Blucy’s Roadside. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 12. ADMINISTRATION 12.1 RES 13-112 ACCEPT BID FROM VALLEY PAVING, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $237,978.77 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF 101ST AVENUE FROM FLANDERS STREET TO NAPLES STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-18 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: 101st Ave Location Map City Engineer Keely stated six bids were received and it has been determined that Valley Paving, Inc. of Shakopee, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with Valley Paving, Inc. on previous contracts. Staff recommends the low bid be accepted and a contract entered into with Valley Paving, Inc. The council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $261,776. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 12.2 RES 13-113 ACCEPT BID FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $562,493.42 FOR THE 93RD LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS, PHASE 2 IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 12-19 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: 93rd Ln Assessment Map.pdf City Engineer Keely stated four bids were received and it has been determined that North Valley Inc. of Nowthen, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with North Valley, Inc. on previous City of Blaine Page 13 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 contracts. Staff recommends the low bid be accepted and a contract entered into with North Valley, Inc. The Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $618,742.76. Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Mayor Ryan, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 12.3 RES 13-114 ACCEPT BID FROM NORTHDALE CONSTRUCTION CO., INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $146,816.36 FOR THE 118TH AVENUE CULVERT REPLACEMENT, IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 13-07 Sponsors: Assistant City Engineer Higgins and Keely Attachments: LOCATION MAP.pdf City Engineer Keely stated eight bids were received and it has been determined that Northdale Construction Co, Inc. of Albertville, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with Northdale Construction Co, Inc. on previous contracts. Staff recommends the low bid be accepted and a contract entered into with Northdale Construction Co, Inc. The Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $161,498. Moved by Councilmember Kolb, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 12.4 RES 13-115 ACCEPT BID FROM NORTH VALLEY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $888,515.72 FOR THE RECONSTRUCTION OF DAVENPORT STREET FROM 99TH LANE TO 105TH AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 11-11 Sponsors: Keely Attachments: Davenport Location Map City Engineer Keely stated six bids were received and it has been determined that North Valley, Inc. of Nowthen, Minnesota is the lowest bidder. The Engineering Department has worked with North Valley, Inc. on previous contracts. Staff recommends the low bid be accepted and a contract entered into with North Valley, Inc. The Council is also asked to approve a 10% contingency to bring the total project budget to $977,367. Moved by Councilmember Bourke, seconded by Councilmember Swanson, that this Resolution be Adopted. The Motion was adopted unanimously. City of Blaine Page 14 City Council Minutes - Final June 20, 2013 12.5 MO 13-079 AUTHORIZING CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ACCOUNTEMPS/ROBERT HALF INTERNATIONAL FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,240 Sponsors: Huss Finance Director Huss stated due to a resignation and a staff member out on medical leave, the Finance Department is requesting staffing of an accounting professional from Accountemps/Robert Half International to assist the department over the next 12 weeks. Moved by Councilmember Swanson, seconded by Councilmember Kolb, that this Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 12.6 MO 13-080 INSURANCE REPLACEMENT OF POLICE VEHICLES Sponsors: Safety Services Manager / Police Chief Olson Police Lieutenant Szykulski stated staff is requesting approval to purchase two replacement vehicles for the squad that were totaled by the Self Insurance Fund. The City received payments from the other drivers’ insurance. Moved by Mayor Ryan, seconded by Councilmember Herbst, that this Motion be Approved. The Motion was adopted unanimously. 13. OTHER BUSINESS MO 13-120 Moved by Councilmember Swanson, second by Councilmember Herbst, to allocate the Twin Cities Gateway funds of $7,389 to Blaine Fest. 14. ADJOURNMENT Moved by Councilmember Herbst, seconded by Councilmember Bourke, that this meeting be Adjourned. The Motion was adopted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 9:45 p.m. City of Blaine Page 15