06-22-1993 Park Commission Minutes

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. ' MINUTES OF THE PARK COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING OF JUNE 22, 1993 Vongries noted whatever they provide will not match that of the wish list . Gerhardson noted the Council will do what is reasonable . White indicated the Hiles are asking for huge , extensive plantings in place of scrub trees . He pointed out how unreasonable some of the wishes are . McMillan suggested they consider a formula of doing so many doilars per square foot . Gustafson noted the Council has indicated the wish list is not feasible. McMillan noted if the screening exceeds that which Hennepin Parks will pay, the City will be responsible for the additional amount . However , she assumes Hennepin Parks wants to make sure there is adequate screening . She said they need to satisfy the Council ' s need to know exactly what wil � be provided and by whom. She questioned the possibility of transplanting trees that already exist along the trail . Gustafson noted Hennepin Parks has the equipment to do so. He noted due to some items that still need to be clarified , they will not be commencing construction immediately. Chair Flint asked how long the bids are good for . Gustafson reported the bids are good for 45 days from the date of opening . Gerhardson reported he will be meeting with Mrs . Dickey and Mr . Rouse the following day to address their concerns and discuss the possibility of an easement . It was moved by White , seconded by Wilson , to award the project bid to Hardrives , Inc . , in the amount of $444, 000 plus engineering costs to be determined pursuant to the current contract the City has with the engineering firm, subject to Hennepin Parks being agreeable to payment of one-half the bid cost plus engineering , payment of the trail within Baker Park, and submittal of a landscape plan showing a reasonable amount of trees and shrubs along the trail . 3