City Council Minutes 11-30-1990 SpecialMINUTES
SPECIAL MEETING - MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL
Friday, November 30, 1990 - 9:00 a.m.
Members Present: Ken Maus, Fran Fair, Shirley Anderson, Warren
Smith, Dan Blonigen
Members Absent: None
1. Consideration of authorizing__ purchase cf%'�Y�: it"".%� rs': and
services associated with replacement of wastewater treatment
plant control center.
Public Works Director, John Simola, reported the City staff,
along with OSM, has reviewed the proposals submitted by
Dynamic Systems and by Bentec, Inc. Simola reported that both
proposals were reviewed on a step-by-step basis taking into
account both performance and cost considerations. Simola
reported that staff is recommending that the City Council
select the proposal submitted by Dynamic Systems in the amount
of $79,875. Simola based the recommendation on the fact that
Dynamic Systems will completely remove and install a new
control center, whereas the proposal submitted by Bentec
called for utilization of a portion of the existing system.
The system offered by Dynamic Systems will also provide 20
control screens, providing information regarding the operation
of the system and its various parts to the operator, whereas
the Bentec system utilizes a PC system that may not be able to
provide the same level of reliability. The companies
utilizing equipment furnished by Dynamic Systems have been
pleased with the work and equipment provided by Dynamic
Systems; and in summary, Dynamic Systems provides the best
product for an industrial application.
Ken Maus asked if Bentec has the right to challenge the City's
decision in light of the fact that Bentec's proposal was less
expensive. Simola responded by saying that due to the
emergency situation, the request for proposals process
provides the City with the flexibility to make a selection on
factors other than cost factor.
Warren Smith noted that he's well satisfied with the staff
recommendation and noted that price is not the sole
consideration when purchasing such an important piece of
equipment.
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After discussion, motion was made by Fran Fair, seconded by
Warren Smith, to purchase the wastewater treatment control
center and associated services from Dynamic Systems at a cost
of $79,875, including the performance bond. Motion carried
unanimously.
2. Other matters.
John Simola reviewed a proposal to install street lights along
Gillard Avenue in front of lots created with the development
of the Sandberg East Second Addition.
Dan Blonigen noted that we may be jumping the gun in
installing the lights at this time, as there are no residences
established on the city side of Gillard. Ken Maus concurred
and suggested that we wait until the housing density in the
area is increased. In the meantime, it may make sense to
place one light at the intersection of Gillard and County
Road 39.
After discussion, a motion was made by Dan Blonigen, seconded
by Shirley Anderson, to direct Wright Hennepin County Electric
to place one light at the intersection of Gillard and County
Road 39 and consider adding additional street lights at such
time that the residential development along Gillard justifies
additional street lights. Motion carried unanimously.
J f 'Neill
Assistant Administrator
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