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City Council Meeting Minutes September 20, 2011 • Page 5 of 14 Mayor Sisk requested a staff presentation. Planning Director Russ explained the request for a preservation grant for improvements for exterior improvements to the Ball House, located at 1117 Jefferson Avenue. The applicant and owners, Robert Dressler and Rosann Messere are requesting the approval of a Preservation and Restoration Grant for the restoration of the stone wall; upgrades to the foundation and for the placement of gutters. Two estimates for the foundation work: Ewan Cramb - For a bid of $3,280 and Olde English Masonry, Inc. — For a bid of $2,340. Two estimates for restoring the stone retaining wall: Ewan Cramb - For a bid of $3,450 and Olde English Masonry, Inc. — For a bid of $4,210. The Historic Preservation Commission prefers Ewan Cramb for the masonry work for the foundation and the restoration of the stone retaining wall because of past experience with the company. The applicant prefers Old English Masonry. Staff recommended the Ewan Cramb bid. Two estimates for the gutter work: Colorado Seamless Gutters and Sheet Metal, Inc. — For a bid of $6,316 ($4,996 for the house; $1,320 for the garage). Front Range Seamless Gutters— For a bid of $3,825. Because the gutters are new, there isn't any sensitive restoration involved. In this instance staff recommends going with the lowest bid from Front Range Seamless Gutters ($3,825). • Staff recommended approval of expenditures of up to $12,666 from the Historic Preservation Fund for improvements to 1117 Jefferson Avenue. COUNCIL COMMENTS Mayor Sisk asked Mr. Dressler if he was satisfied using the Ewan Cramb bid. Mr. Dressler stated he preferred using Olde English Masonry, Inc. based on recommendations and their experience in preservation. Planning Director Russ explained the Historic Preservation Commission recommended going forward with Ewan Cramb, a more experienced contractor. Mayor Pro Tern Marsella reported attending the Historic Preservation Commission meeting where this matter was discussed. She noted Mr. Dressler would be doing much of the skilled labor work himself. Mayor Sisk was concerned staff preferred one contractor over the other. Planning Director Russ stated staff is not choosing one contractor over the other. Both contractors could do the work. The Historic Preservation Commission referred Ewan Cramb over Old English Masonry, Inc., because of past experiences with their restoration work. •