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MINUTES OF THE REGULAR ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING HELD ON JUNE L3, 1957 • 016 Old Crystal Bay Road Bike Trail Bid Award - Continued) Flint said he questioned whether proceeding with the project would waste City money. He indicated that projected school construction may damage any work done at this time. He suggested waiting on the school project. Flint said there would be contractors available in the area at that time that. could provide cost estimates to complete the project. He said he was not in favor of having to redo the project at a later time. Jabbour said Flint is most knowledgeable on the bike trail. Moorse said the plans were submitted to the school's architect. He said the school's project should not affect this project except through the point of entry which could be repaired. Goetten was informed that the school referendum, which would dictate the future of any projects for the school, should occur this fall. Flint said the project could then be completed in conjunction with Hennepin Parks completing their portion of the trail. Moorse indicated that Hennepin Parks has agreed to complete the trail from CoRd 6 to Baker Park. Jabbour said he was willing to meet with the Hennepin Parks Superintendent regarding the trail and any problems with securing the grant funds. Flint said he thought a one -year extension was possible for the grant. • Jabbour questioned whether the project should be completed. Flint said the project is substantially completed now. He said he was inclined not to spend the money on completing the project until the school project is done. Goetten agreed as long as the wait does not impact the agreement with Hennepin Parks. Jabbour indicated that the project could be completed in conjunction with Hennepin Parks. Cook informed Moorse that there were four bids received. He indicated the bids were competitive. Moorse said when Hennepin Parks is completing their project, there would be a bidder available at that time. Jabbour agreed with waiting on the project. Jabbour moved, Goetten seconded, to reject all bids and table the issue. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. ( #17) PAY REQUEST #1- OLD CRYSTAL BAY ROAD BIKE TRAIL Flint moved, Jabbour seconded, to approve Request for Payment #1, Old Crystal Bay Road Trail Project to Buffalo Bituminous in the amount of $40,764.50. Vote: Ayes 3, Nays 0. 19