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CITY OF PLYMOUTH
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RESOLUTION NO. 95 -177
RESOLUTION AWARDING BID
PLYMOUTH CREEK CHANNEL CLEANING
CITY PROJECT NO. 50
WHEREAS, pursuant to an advertisement for bids for Plymouth Creek Channel Cleaning bids
were received, opened and tabulated according to law, and the following bids were received
complying with the advertisement:
Neumann's Enterprise $26,745
Nadeau Utility 53,280
F.F. Jedlicki 57,421
WHEREAS, it appears that Neumann's Enterprise of Corcoran, Minnesota is the lowest
responsible bidder, complying with the minimum specifications.
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1. The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to enter into the attached
contract with Neumann's Enterprise of Corcoran, Minnesota in the name of the City of
Plymouth for Plymouth Creek Channel Cleaning Project according to the plans and
specifications therefore approved by the City Council and on file in the office of the City
Clerk in the amount of $26,745.
2. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to return forthwith to all bidders and the
deposits made with their bids, except that the deposits of the successful bidder and the next
lowest bidder shall be retained until a contract has been signed.
1. The City Forester shall mark each tree that needs to be removed. The tree removal for
the excavated channel will be limited to the south and west of the existing channel as
much as possible. Only those trees along the north and east side of the existing channel
that will block the flow of water in the channel, are dead or are leaning over the channel
will be removed. The stumps from any tree removal on the north and east side of the
channel will be left in place in order that the existing bank does not have to be disturbed.
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2. All work be performed in the drainage easements which have previously been granted to
the City.
3. The area disturbed by excavation of the new channel will be revegetated in accordance
with the requirements of DNR. Revegetation along the northerly side of the channel, but
out of the channel area, will also include ground cover which will provide seeds and
berries for wildlife habitat.
4. The City will make available up to $500 of project funds to participate with the school in
an education program as a result of this project. The purpose of the program would be to
determine how an area can be managed for wildlife habitat, but also provide for the
conveyance of the water runoff. The program will develop alternate test sites along the
south and west areas of the new channel to explore planted materials with natural growth.
5. The City will assist and provide matching funds for an "Arbor Day" event at the school
site. This event will involve plantings along the west side of the playground for
do velopment of a windbredc/wildlife habitat area.
( 6. At the request of the school the City staff will work with school officials on education
programs either by presentations or by video.
7. At the request of the parents tree removal will not begin until at least Thursday, March 9
when school is not in session.
8. The City will not issue a burn permit for disposal of the trees.
Adopted by the City Council on March 70 1995.
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