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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO COUNCIL MEETING HELD AUGUST 23, 1993 is ENGINEER REPORT - CONT. It was moved by Mayor Callahan, seconded by Jabbour, to accept the information in the Engineer's Report. Kelley asked when the work on the Old Crystal Bay Road bridge would be started. Cook replied that it would be in the spring of 1994. Bids need to be obtained. Kelley asked that this work be coordinated with the school district because of bussing. Gerhardson confirmed that he has already contacted the school district regarding this construction with the goal to complete as much as possible during the summer months. CITY ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT ( #11) OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL Moorse reported that the bike trail is a joint project between Hennepin Parks and the City with an agreement for each party's responsibilities. The bids came back above the engineer's estimates. Hennepin Parks has agreed that additional time should be spent to reevaluate the project and details of the agreement and look for additional cost savings. The Park Superintendent recommended to his Board that the bids received for the project be rejected and see if bids next winter would produce better prices. It was moved by Jabbour, seconded by Callahan, to reject the current bids for the joint project • with Hennepin Parks on the bike trail. Ayes 5, nays 0. Mayor Callahan noted the contract with Hennepin Parks was never signed. If it had been, the contract would lapse if bids were rejected. Moorse added that the Park Superintendent is very supportive of the project and wants to continue to reserve funding for the bike trail. Jabbour stated the contract should be signed to recover 50% of the engineering fees. Kelley asked if these fees could be included if another contract were signed this winter. Callahan felt this would be appropriate. Hurr encouraged this project to continue immediately. She spoke with Mr. Bryant who would like to meet with some of the policy makers. She would like a report at the next meeting on the status of this committee. Mayor Callahan asked Park Chairman Flint if there were any further comments. Flint agreed with Hurr noting that the County has allocated up to $325,00 for the project and the City would not want to lose this funding. Mayor Callahan agreed unless cost considerations would prohibit the project. He indicated a contract should be renegotiated with the Hennepin Park Board and look for any alternative locations or standards and specifications that might change the project costs. He offered his assistance in meeting with Mr. Bryant and others to proceed with the project. • 12