Purchase of new utility vehicle endorsed
A three-part change order for the 2012-2014 Utility and Street Project was approved by the Mountain Lake City Council at its Monday, August 4 meeting.
The change order first accepts the purchase of asphalt for the surfacing of the present gravel section of Prince Street at 2014 prices, which are greater than the original contract. This asphalt surfacing was not part of the original bid. Secondly, the change order extends the project’s substantial completion date to August 28, and lastly, extends the final completion date to September 30.
Mountain Lake City Administrator/Clerk Wendy Meyer will seek quotes for the appraisal of the representative parcels affected by the the surfacing change.
In other action on the project, council member approved partial payment #15 of $354,371.32 to the general contractor, Kuechle Underground Inc.
Utility vehicle purchase
The council reviewed the purchase of a new utility truck. After learning that the utility had attempted to find a good used vehicle at a reasonable price, and was unable to do so, council members by consensus endorsed the purchase.
In other business
* Tabled awarding the bid for Well #7 until the next council meeting.
* Reviewed the development agreement on the Milk Specialties project between the Mountain Lake Economic Development Authority and MLML, LLC, and after replacing the word “Developer” with the word “Tenant,” approved the agreement.
* Reviewed the 2013 Tax Increment Financing District’s annual disclosure statement with no action taken.
* Reviewed the 2015 Draft Budget. Revenue, income and expenses – as determined by the department heads – was presented. In addition, debt service, capital outlay and wages were discussed. The Council directed Administrator Meyer to make reductions for further review at the next council meeting.
* City resident D. David Dodge was in attendance at the meeting to discuss grass mowing and the keeping of small engine vehicles on the project of his son, Bryan Dodge, at 1303 3rd Avenue. Dodge explained that wildflowers are being allowed to grow on the sides and back of the property’s lawn in order to eventually replace the grass. The flowers will be cut after they go to seed. The parcel’s front lawn will remain grass and will be regularly mowed. He also noted at the vehicles on the property are licensed and insured, meeting city code. Council members encouraged to the owner to improve and maintain the appearance of the property, including the removal of small trees growing along the foundation of the house on the parcel.
