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MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 22 , 1993 <br /> Gerhardson clarified if the alternate were approved , it would be <br /> in addition to the base bid price . <br /> Gustafson noted the base bid total includes trees to be pianted for <br /> screening and the portion of the trail within Baker Park . The trees <br /> were inciuded in the bidding process to get a competitive price <br /> should the City realize a need to purchase additional screening and <br /> trees to that proposed by the Hennepin Parks . This portion can be <br /> deleted at a later date from the bid price . He pointed out the base <br /> bid does not include an amount for engineering . <br /> Chair Flint noted the original contract stated if the cost exceeds <br /> $476 , 000 , either party can cancel the project . He stressed the need <br /> to supply the bid information to Hennepin Parks . <br /> Gerhardson stated Cook has already done so and Hennepin Parks did <br /> not indicate a problem with the bid . <br /> Gustafson noted the bids came in 8% higher than was estimated by <br /> the engineers in part due to the additional grading necessary and <br /> the fact that the estimate was based on 1992 prices . The portion <br /> of the trail within Baker Park was bid at the estimated cost . The <br /> overage is also due in part to the addition of a retaining wall <br /> along the Hile property to protect the septic system which will <br /> cost $11 , 000 . The estimated cost for engineering is 16% of the <br /> project cost . The project cost without the trees and the portion <br /> of the trail in Baker Park is $444 , 000 plus 16% for engineer is <br /> $515 , 000 estimated , which is 8% over the $476, 000 estimate . <br /> Vongries referred to the wish list of trees and screening presented , <br /> by the property owners . <br /> Gerhardson stated Hennepin Parks will do a brief landscape plan <br /> along 300 ' of the trail to provide screening as currently exists . <br /> They are currently working on that plan and will present it to the <br /> City within the next couple weeks . <br /> McMillan questioned what types of trees Hennepin Parks could <br /> provide . <br /> Gerhardson said they would provide bushes and trees native to the <br /> area. <br /> White suggested they tour Hennepin Parks nursery. <br /> Wilson noted there must a limit on what they will provide . <br /> REVIEW OF BIDS — CONT. <br /> 2 <br />