City of Osakis City of Osakis  

SPECIAL MEETING

MAY 8, 2002

7:00 PM 

Mayor Zimmerman called the meeting to order. 

Present:  Hagemann, Larson, Zimmerman, Emerson, Astleford 

Absent:  None 

Project # 219 – State Highway 27 Project  

Mr. Klemenhagen was in attendance.  Bids were opened on May 7th, 2002 at 3:00 PM for State Highway 27 Project.  We received the following five bids: 

            Central Specialties, Inc.                        $4,400,096.05

            S.J. Louis Construction             $4,468,532.13

            Barbarossa & Sons                              $4,522.233.98

            Riley Brothers Const.                            $4,189,128.20

            Duininck Bros., Inc.      `                       $4,188,463.05 

A Resolution was presented by Larson seconded by Astleford to accept and award the bid to Duininck Bros., Inc. with a bid of $4,188,463.05 contingent on MNDOT and Douglas County approval.  When put to a vote the Resolution passed unanimously. 

A motion by Astleford seconded by Emerson to request MNDOT and Douglas County to review and grant concurrence.  All Ayes. 

A motion by Larson seconded by Hagemann to proceed with PFA Funding.  All Ayes. 

A motion by Emerson seconded by Astleford to request disbursement of MDOT funds contingent on concurrence with them and Douglas County.  All Ayes.  

Project # 42 –Clean Up Day  

At the Monday May 6th meeting, it was decided to have a clean up day on June 8th, site to be determined. 

After discussion a motion by Larson seconded by Emerson to not have a clean up day this year because of no site and major road construction.  All Ayes. 

Project # 105 – Street Light 

Mayor reported the area Mrs. Johnson is requesting a street light, is not well lit, but comparative to other areas.  

A motion by Larson seconded by Emerson to deny the installation of a street light.  All Ayes.  

Project # 103 – Small City Grant II 

For the housing assistance we approved a Grant/Loan Policies and Procedures stating the maximum cost for a lot and house is $115,000.00. 

Because of increase lumber and labor prices, Traci Ryan, consultant, asked if the council would consider increasing the maximum cost to $117,000.00. 

A motion by Astleford seconded by Larson to increase the maximum amount to $117,000.00, pending DTED approval.  All Ayes. 

Project # 316 – Hartmann Property  

Mayor Zimmerman asked if anyone had anything to discuss on the go-cart and mini golf project. 

A motion by Larson seconded by Hagemann to re-address the Hartmann Amusement Park.  Have Planning and Zoning write up stipulations for the project to see if it could be made a variable project.  The council will then review at the May 29, 2002 Special Council Meeting.  All Ayes.  

A motion by Emerson seconded by Hagemann to adjourn.  All Ayes. 

Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm. 

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Lyla J. Engfer, CMC                                   Gregg L. Zimmerman – Mayor